The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 11:01 PM MST on August 19, expiring at midnight MST on August 20. A dust channel was located near Bosque, approximately 11 miles east of Gila Bend, and moving west at 25 mph. Visibility is reduced to less than two miles with strong winds exceeding 50 mph.
The advisory impacts Interstate 8 between mile markers 90 and 140, Arizona Route 238 between mile markers 1 and 22, and Arizona Route 85 between mile markers 1 and 137. Affected locations include Gila Bend, Estrella, Big Horn, and Bosque. Motorists should avoid driving into areas of blowing dust; if caught in dense dust, pull off the road, turn off lights, and keep your foot off the brake. Avoid outdoor exposure due to health risks.
Source: National Weather Service.
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