Headline:
Dust Advisory issued July 20 at 9:10PM MST until July 20 at 10:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 9:10pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 10:15pm
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 1015 PM MST.
* At 909 PM MST, areas of blowing dust were observed along a line
extending from near Casa Grande to 6 miles northwest of Estrella
Sailport to near Waddell, moving southwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one mile 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 88 and 133, and between mile
markers 187 and 204.
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 106 and 178.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 131 and 145.
Locations impacted include...
Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Casa Grande, El
Mirage, Tolleson, Youngtown, Gila Bend, Waddell, Cashion, Tonopah,
Sun City West, and Maricopa.
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.
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: