Headline:
Dust Advisory issued August 30 at 7:48PM MST until August 30 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 8:30pm
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 830 PM MST.
* At 748 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near
Olberg to near Estrella Sailport to Gila Bend, moving northeast 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 156 and 186.
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 112 and 123.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 174.
Locations impacted include...
Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Gila
Bend, Sun Lakes, Maricopa, Queen Creek, Estrella, South Phoenix, San
Tan Valley, and Seville.
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