The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa County effective at 4:06 PM MST on June 15, expiring at 4:45 PM MST. At 4:05 PM, a wall of dust extended from 9 miles southwest of Wickenburg to near Surprise to near Deer Valley Airport, moving southwest at 25 mph. Visibility drops below two miles with winds exceeding 40 mph, creating hazardous travel conditions.
The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 112 and 136, Interstate 17 near mile marker 219, and US Highway 60 between mile markers 133 and 154. Impacted areas include Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, 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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