The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties on August 30 at 9:11 PM MST. The advisory was set to expire at 9:20 PM MST the same evening. The blowing dust that triggered the alert has moved out of the region.

Residents in affected areas should remain aware that isolated patches of blowing dust may still produce low visibility at times. Drivers are advised to exercise caution if dust conditions persist locally. The advisory's expiration marks the end of the significant dust event for both counties.

Source: National Weather Service

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