The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Dust Storm Warning for east central La Paz County and Maricopa County on August 9 at 9:54 p.m. MST. At the time of issuance, a wall of dust extended from 11 miles east of Aguila to 8 miles northwest of Tonopah to near Painted Rock Dam, moving west at 20 mph. Visibility is expected to drop to less than a quarter mile with wind gusts exceeding 50 mph.
The warning remains in effect until 11 p.m. MST and impacts multiple highways including Interstate 10 between mile markers 64 and 116, US Highway 60 between mile markers 66 and 107, and Arizona Route 85 between mile markers 136 and 154. Affected locations include Buckeye, Tonopah, Palo Verde, Aguila, and Painted Rock Dam. Motorists are advised to avoid driving into the dust storm if possible; if caught in one, pull off the road, turn off lights, and keep your foot off the brake.
Source: National Weather Service.
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