The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa County effective at 10:19 PM MST on August 3, expiring at 10:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a dust wall extended from 6 miles west of Estrella Sailport to 7 miles west of Big Horn to 7 miles north of Ajo, moving west at 40 mph. Visibility dropped below two miles with winds exceeding 30 mph.
The advisory affects Interstate 8 between mile markers 105 and 129, Arizona Route 238 between mile markers 1 and 31, and Arizona Route 85 between mile markers 1 and 137. Impacted areas include Gila Bend, Estrella, and Sonoran National Monument. Drivers should 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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