The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Dust Advisory for east central La Paz County, northeastern Yuma County, and Maricopa County, effective until 10:30 PM MST on August 8. At 9:28 PM MST, a wall of dust extended from 10 miles southeast of Vicksburg Junction to 15 miles west of Tonopah to near Palo Verde, moving southwest at 40 mph with visibility less than one mile and winds exceeding 40 mph.
The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 35 and 122, US Highway 60 between mile markers 36 and 66, and Arizona Route 72 between mile markers 41 and 49. Impacted locations include Buckeye, Tonopah, Palo Verde, Salome, and Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station. Drivers should avoid blowing dust if possible due to hazardous travel conditions.
Source: National Weather Service.
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