The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties on August 23 at 8:23 PM MST, effective until 9:15 PM MST. At 8:22 PM, a wall of dust was moving north at 35 mph along a line from Florence Junction to Queen Creek to near Olberg, bringing visibility below one mile and winds in excess of 50 mph.
The advisory affects Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, and surrounding areas. Hazardous travel conditions impact Interstate 10 between mile markers 151 and 173, US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 201, and Arizona Route 87 between mile markers 158 and 203. 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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