Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued July 11 at 12:21AM MST until July 11 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 12:21am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
from thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Wind gusts in excess
of 50 mph possible. Localized dense blowing dust may bring
visibility below one-quarter mile at times, especially in dust
prone areas such as along Interstate 10 through the San Simon
Valley near the Arizona and New Mexico border.
* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper Gila River
Valley, and Upper San Pedro River Valley.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way
off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay
Alive'.
Area Description:
Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson; Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
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