The National Weather Service issued a dust advisory for Maricopa County at 1:26 AM MST on August 6, effective until 2:15 AM MST. A wall of dust was moving northwest at 40 mph along a line from Fountain Hills to Piestewa Peak Park to Phoenix International Raceway, with visibility less than two miles and winds exceeding 30 mph.
The advisory affects Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, and surrounding areas. Impacted highways include Interstate 10 (mile markers 123-137), Interstate 17 (mile markers 203-231), and Arizona Route 51 (mile markers 4-15). 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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