The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Dust Advisory for east central La Paz County, northeastern Yuma County, and Maricopa County effective at 12:02 a.m. MST on August 20. A dust channel was moving west at 25 mph near Wintersburg, approximately 8 miles southwest of Buckeye, with visibility reduced to less than one mile and wind gusts exceeding 40 mph.

The advisory remains in effect until 1 a.m. MST and impacts Interstate 10 between mile markers 55 and 103, as well as Tonopah, Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station, and Wintersburg. Hazardous travel conditions are expected. 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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