The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 8:46 PM MST on August 19, expiring at 10:15 PM MST. A wall of dust was moving northwest at 25 mph with visibility less than one mile and winds exceeding 40 mph. The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 128 and 184, Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 210, and Arizona Route 51 between mile markers 1 and 14.
The dust impacts Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Avondale, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Tolleson, Laveen, Cashion, and East Mesa. 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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