The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties at 9:03 PM MST on August 23, effective until 9:15 PM MST. A wall of dust was moving north at 35 mph along a line from near Saguaro Lake to near Salt River Indian Community to South Mountain Park, with visibility less than half a mile and winds exceeding 50 mph.
The advisory impacts Interstate 10 between mile markers 151 and 173, US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 201, and AZ Route 87 between mile markers 158 and 203. Affected areas include Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, and Queen Creek. Motorists should avoid driving into blowing dust; 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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