Headline:
Dust Advisory issued August 30 at 8:27PM MST until August 30 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 8:27pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 9:15pm
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 915 PM MST.
* At 827 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from
Arizona Mills Mall to near Queen Creek to near Magma, moving north
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 151 and 157.
AZ Route 51 between mile markers 10 and 15.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 215.
Locations impacted include...
Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Apache Junction,
Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Gold Canyon, East Mesa, Queen Creek,
Tempe Marketplace, Papago Park, and Granite Reef Dam.
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