Highlights
- The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Dust Advisory effective 6:45 p.m. MST July 8, expiring at 7:45 p.m.
- A dust wall extending from San Tan Mountain Park to Randolph is moving west at 15 mph with winds exceeding 40 mph.
- Visibility is below three miles on I-10 between mile markers 173 and 204, I-8 between 170 and 178, and Route 87 between 124 and 156.
- Drivers caught in blowing dust should pull off the road, turn off lights, and keep their foot off the brake.
DUST ADVISORY: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties at 6:45 p.m. MST Tuesday, July 8, valid until 7:45 p.m.
At 6:45 p.m., a wall of dust was tracking along a line from San Tan Mountain Park to Randolph, moving west at 15 mph. The NWS, citing Doppler radar, reported visibility of less than three miles and wind in excess of 40 mph, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Affected highways include AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 173 and 204, AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 170 and 178, and AZ Route 87 between mile markers 124 and 156.
Locations in the advisory zone include Casa Grande, Coolidge, Queen Creek, Arizona City, San Tan Valley, Chandler Heights, Bapchule, Toltec, La Palma, Blackwater, Olberg, Arizola, Coolidge Airport, and Randolph.
What should drivers do if caught in the dust?
The NWS advises drivers to avoid blowing dust when possible. If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road immediately, turn off your lights, and keep your foot off the brake to avoid rear-end collisions from other drivers following taillights.
The advisory expires at 7:45 p.m. MST.
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