Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued October 16 at 9:25AM MST until October 16 at 11:30AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 9:25am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 1130 AM MST.
* At 925 AM MST, a plume of dust was located over Bapchule, or near
Sun Lakes, and was stationary along Interstate 10.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in
excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Satellite observations and spotters.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* Locations impacted include...
Bapchule, Santan and Sacaton.
This includes AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 170 and 176.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility
reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If
caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your
foot off the brake.
There is no safe place on a highway when a dust storm hits.
Visibility can be lost immediately, making it difficult or impossible
to slow down and avoid stopped vehicles. Delay travel, or safely exit
the highway before the dust storm arrives.
Area Description:
Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov