Headline:
Dust Advisory issued July 8 at 6:45PM MST until July 8 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 745 PM MST.
* At 645 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from San
Tan Mountain Park to Randolph, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Less than three miles visibility with strong wind in
excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 173 and 204.
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 170 and 178.
AZ Route 87 between mile markers 124 and 156.
Locations impacted include...
Casa Grande, Coolidge, Queen Creek, Arizona City, La Palma,
Blackwater, Chandler Heights, Toltec, San Tan Valley, Coolidge
Airport, Bapchule, Olberg, Arizola, San Tan Mountain Park, and
Randolph.
Instruction:
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: