The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties at 9:57 p.m. MST on August 3, effective until 10:30 p.m. A wall of dust extended from near Florence Junction to San Tan Mountain Park to 7 miles south of Olberg, with visibility less than one mile and wind gusts exceeding 40 mph. The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 146 and 182, Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 199, and Arizona Route 51 near mile marker 1.
Impacted areas include Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Laveen, East Mesa, Gold Canyon, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, and Tempe Marketplace. 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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