The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties on August 9 at 5:56 PM MST, effective until 6:45 PM MST. A wall of dust was moving west at 30 mph from a line extending from 9 miles east of Magma through Florence to near Coolidge Airport, with visibility less than one mile and winds exceeding 40 mph.
The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 175 and 204, Interstate 8 between mile markers 168 and 178, and Arizona Route 87 between mile markers 124 and 160. Impacted locations include Chandler, Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley. The National Weather Service advises drivers to 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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