The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 10:11 PM MST on August 3, expiring at 10:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a wall of dust extended from 6 miles south of South Mountain Park to 10 miles northwest of Maricopa near Estrella Sailport, moving northwest at 35 mph. Visibility dropped below two miles with winds exceeding 40 mph.
The advisory affected Avondale, Goodyear, Phoenix International Raceway, Estrella Mountain Park, Rainbow Valley, and Komatke. Hazardous travel conditions resulted from the blowing dust. The National Weather Service advised drivers to avoid the dust if possible; those caught in dense blowing dust should pull off the road, turn off lights, and keep their foot off the brake.
Source: National Weather Service.
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