The National Weather Service issued a dust advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective 7:05 p.m. MST on July 16, expiring at 8:00 p.m. MST. At 7:05 p.m., a wall of dust extended from 14 miles southeast of Freeman to near Chui-Chu to near Picacho, moving north at 15 mph. Visibility dropped below three miles with winds exceeding 30 mph.
The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 176 and 204, Interstate 8 between mile markers 146 and 178, and Arizona Route 87 between mile markers 124 and 152. Impacted locations include Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Maricopa, Arizona City, and Coolidge Airport. The National Weather Service advises drivers to 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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