The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa County effective until 10:15 PM MST on August 29. At 9:28 PM MST, a wall of dust was moving north at 30 mph along a line extending from the Arizona State Fairgrounds through Paradise Valley, near Scottsdale Airport, Goldfield Ranch, and near Canyon Lake. Visibility is less than three miles with winds exceeding 30 mph.
The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 140 and 143, Interstate 17 between mile markers 201 and 221, and Route 51 between mile markers 4 and 15. Impacted areas include Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, and surrounding communities. 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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