The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Dust Advisory for east central La Paz County, northeastern Yuma County, and Maricopa County, effective until 10 p.m. MST on July 12. At 9 p.m. MST, a wall of dust extended from 8 miles east of Wickenburg to 10 miles north of Tonopah to near Sundad, moving northwest at 35 mph with visibility less than three miles and winds exceeding 30 mph.
The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 50 and 112, US Highway 60 between mile markers 63 and 137, and Arizona Route 74 between mile markers 1 and 19. Impacted locations include Surprise, Buckeye, Wickenburg, Tonopah, Wittmann, and White Tank Mountain Park. Drivers should avoid blowing dust if possible due to hazardous travel conditions.
Source: National Weather Service.
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