Headline:
Dust Advisory issued August 23 at 9:40PM MST until August 23 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 940 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near
Estrella Mountain Ranch to near Cotton Center to 9 miles southeast of
Gila Bend Auxiliary Field, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one half mile visibility with strong wind in
excess of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
This includes AZ Route 85 between mile markers 126 and 149.
Locations impacted include...
Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Palo Verde, Painted Rock Dam, Cotton
Center, Liberty, Estrella Mountain Park, Estrella Mountain Ranch, and
Rainbow Valley.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov