Headline:
Dust Advisory issued July 12 at 9:30PM MST until July 12 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 9:30pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 930 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near
Wickenburg Ranch to 12 miles south of Aguila to 21 miles northwest of
Sundad, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Less than three miles visibility with strong wind in excess
of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 50 and 79.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 63 and 115.
Locations impacted include...
Wickenburg, Aguila, Gladden, Wenden, and Salome.
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:
La Paz, AZ; Maricopa, AZ; Yuma, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: