Highlights
- The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa County effective 4:06 p.m. MST June 15.
- A dust wall extended from near Wickenburg to Surprise to Deer Valley Airport, with winds exceeding 40 mph.
- Affected highways include I-10 between mile markers 112 and 136, I-17 near mile marker 219, and US-60 between mile markers 133 and 154.
- The advisory expired at 4:45 p.m. MST; NWS advised drivers caught in dust to pull off, turn off lights, and keep foot off the brake.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa County on Monday, June 15, effective from 4:06 p.m. MST until 4:45 p.m. MST, citing hazardous travel conditions along several major Valley highways.
At 4:05 p.m. MST, trained weather spotters reported a wall of dust extending from 9 miles southwest of Wickenburg to near Surprise to near Deer Valley Airport, moving southwest at 25 mph. The NWS reported visibility of less than two miles with winds in excess of 40 mph.
The advisory covered portions of AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 112 and 136, AZ Interstate 17 near mile marker 219, and US Highway 60 between mile markers 133 and 154. Affected communities included Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, El Mirage, Tolleson, Youngtown, Sun City West, Sun City, Waddell, Cashion, and Litchfield Park.
The NWS advised motorists to avoid blowing dust when possible. Drivers caught in dense blowing dust were instructed to pull off the road, turn off their lights, and keep their foot off the brake.
The advisory expired at 4:45 p.m. MST; motorists on affected corridors should monitor NWS Phoenix for any follow-on alerts.
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