The National Weather Service issued a dust advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 9:05 PM MST on July 11, expiring at 9:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a wall of dust extended from near Maricopa to Sun Lakes to Chandler Heights, moving north at 30 mph with wind gusts to 40 mph and visibility less than one mile.
The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 145 and 169, Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 200, and Route 51 near mile marker 1. Impacted areas include Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Paradise Valley, Sun Lakes, and Queen Creek. Drivers should avoid blowing dust if possible; if caught in dense dust, pull off the road, turn off lights, and keep your foot off the brake.
Source: National Weather Service.
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