Headline:
Dust Advisory issued August 30 at 8:55PM MST until August 30 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 8:55pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 854 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near
Paradise Valley to near Apache Junction to Queen Valley, moving north
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess
of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Route 51 between mile markers 10 and 15.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 181 and 214.
AZ Route 87 between mile markers 172 and 190.
Locations impacted include...
Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Apache Junction, Fountain
Hills, Paradise Valley, Gold Canyon, East Mesa, Tempe Marketplace,
Papago Park, Granite Reef Dam, Gold Camp, and Falcon Field Airport.
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