The National Weather Service issued a Dust Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties on June 17 at 3:40 PM MST, effective until 4:30 PM MST. A wall of dust was moving north at 15 mph with visibility less than three miles and winds exceeding 40 mph. The advisory affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 177 and 179, Interstate 8 between mile markers 145 and 167, and Arizona Route 238 between mile markers 37 and 44.
Impacted locations include Casa Grande, Maricopa, Estrella Sailport, Olberg, Stanfield, Ak-Chin Village, and Sacaton. Hazardous travel conditions are expected. The National Weather Service recommends drivers 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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