The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 8:27 PM MST on August 30, expiring at 9:15 PM MST. A wall of dust was moving north at 30 mph from Arizona Mills Mall through Queen Creek to near Magma, with winds exceeding 40 mph and visibility reduced to less than one mile.
The advisory affects Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, and surrounding areas. Hazardous travel conditions impact Interstate 10 between mile markers 151 and 157, Arizona Route 51 between mile markers 10 and 15, and US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 215. Drivers should avoid 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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