The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 9:30 PM MST on August 3, expiring at 10:30 PM MST. A wall of dust was moving north at 35 mph from near Florence Junction through San Tan Mountain Park, with visibility reduced to less than two miles and winds exceeding 50 mph.
The advisory affects Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, and other nearby communities. Hazardous travel conditions impact Interstate 10 between mile markers 146 and 182, Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 199, and Route 51 near mile marker 1. Drivers should avoid the dust if possible; if caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off lights, and keep your foot off the brake.
Source: National Weather Service.
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