Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued October 16 at 8:40AM MST until October 16 at 10:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 8:40am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 1045 AM MST.
* At 840 AM MST, a plume of dust was located 9 miles north of
Maricopa, or 8 miles west of Sun Lakes, and was stationary along
Highway 347.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind gusts
in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Satellite and highway camera observations.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of Pinal County.
This includes AZ Route 347 between mile markers 180 and 184.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility
reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If
caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your
foot off the brake.
There is no safe place on a highway when a dust storm hits.
Visibility can be lost immediately, making it difficult or impossible
to slow down and avoid stopped vehicles. Delay travel, or safely exit
the highway before the dust storm arrives.
SNM: AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 10:45 AM MST. Espere reduccion de visibilidad.
AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 10:45 AM MST. Estar alerta para una reduccion repentina en visibilidad. Cuando la visibilidad disminuya, mueva su vehiculo fuera de la carretera. Apague las luces y mantenga su pie fuera del freno. Se recomienda enfaticamente el tomar precauciones para los infantes, ancianos y personas con problemas respiratorios.
Area Description:
Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov