The National Weather Service issued a Dust Storm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties on August 23 at 8:03 PM MST, effective until 8:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a wall of dust extended from near Toltec to near Chui-Chu, moving northwest at 25 mph with visibility reduced to less than a quarter mile and winds exceeding 40 mph.
The warning affects Casa Grande, Maricopa, Arizona City, Estrella Sailport, Stanfield, and Ak-Chin Village. Impacted highways include Interstate 8 between mile markers 148 and 176, Route 238 between mile markers 34 and 44, and Route 347 between mile markers 161 and 176. Drivers should avoid 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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