Headline:
Dust Advisory issued September 1 at 5:56PM MST until September 1 at 6:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 556 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near
Winterhaven to near Somerton to 7 miles southeast of Gordon's Well,
moving southeast at 25 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 Interstate 8 between mile markers 1 and 19.
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 29 and 38.
AZ Route 195 between mile markers 5 and 26.
Locations impacted include...
Yuma, Somerton, Gadsden, Fortuna Foothills, San Luis, Blaisdell, and
Araby.
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.
Area Description:
Yuma, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov