Headline:
Dust Advisory issued August 30 at 8:10PM MST until August 30 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 810 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near
Chandler Heights to near South Mountain Park to Cotton Center, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Less than a 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 176.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 174.
AZ Route 87 between mile markers 148 and 170.
Locations impacted include...
Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Sun
Lakes, Queen Creek, Palo Verde, South Phoenix, Liberty, San Tan
Village Mall, Seville, and South Mountain Park.
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