The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa County on August 23 at 10:12 p.m. MST, effective until 11 p.m. MST. A wall of dust was moving northwest at 35 mph with visibility less than one mile and winds exceeding 40 mph. The advisory affects US Highway 60 between mile markers 80 and 116, with impacts in Wickenburg and Aguila.
Motorists should avoid driving into blowing dust if possible. If caught in dense dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights, and keep your foot off the brake. Hazardous travel conditions are expected during the advisory period.
Source: National Weather Service.
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