Headline:
Dust Advisory issued August 29 at 9:02PM MST until August 29 at 9:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 9:02pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 901 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near
Queen Valley to near Apache Junction to Superstition Springs Mall to
near Fiesta Mall to near Chandler Fashion Center Mall, moving north
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Less than three miles visibility with strong wind in excess
of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 141 and 161.
AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 206.
AZ Route 51 between mile markers 1 and 8.
Locations impacted include...
Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Apache Junction,
Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Laveen, East Mesa, Gold Canyon,
Tempe Marketplace, Piestewa Peak Park, and Gold Camp.
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov