The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 7:48 PM MST on August 30, expiring at 8:30 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a wall of dust extended from near Olberg to near Estrella Sailport to Gila Bend, moving northeast at 30 mph. Visibility dropped to less than one mile with winds in excess of 40 mph.
The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 156 and 186, Interstate 8 between mile markers 112 and 123, and US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 174. Impacted locations include Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Gila Bend, Sun Lakes, Maricopa, Queen Creek, Estrella, South Phoenix, San Tan Valley, and Seville. 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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