The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa County effective at 10:46 PM MST on August 3, expiring at 11:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a wall of dust extended from near Laveen to near Estrella Mountain Park to 9 miles south of Estrella Mountain Ranch, moving north at 30 mph. Visibility drops to less than three miles with winds exceeding 30 mph.
The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 115 and 139, US Highway 60 between mile markers 135 and 147, and Arizona Route 101 between mile markers 2 and 9. Impacted areas include Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, El Mirage, Tolleson, Youngtown, Sun City West, Waddell, Cashion, Sun City, Litchfield Park, and White Tank Mountain Park. 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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