The National Weather Service issued a Dust Storm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 7:13 PM MST on July 12, expiring at 8:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a wall of dust extended from Sun Lakes to Estrella Sailport to Big Horn, moving northwest at 30 mph with winds exceeding 40 mph and visibility less than a quarter mile.
The warning affects Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, Tempe, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, and other communities across both counties. Dangerous travel conditions are expected on Interstate 10 between mile markers 110 and 175, Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 208, and Interstate 8 between mile markers 110 and 141. Drivers should avoid the dust storm if possible; if caught in one, pull off the road, turn off lights, and keep your foot off the brake.
Source: National Weather Service
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