Dust Storm Warning Issued in Maricopa and Pinal, Arizona

Dust Storm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Maricopa and Pinal Counties in Arizona.

Dust Storm Warning

The alert was issued at 7:41 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:30 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as expected. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

A wall of dust was along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Coolidge Airport to near Florence to near Toltec, moving northwest at 35 mph

Hazards

Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph

Potential Impact

Dangerous life-threatening travel. This includes the following highways. AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 173 and 204. AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 176 and 178. US Highway 60 between mile markers 201 and 214

Locations Mentioned

Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Florence, Coolidge, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek, La Palma, Gold Camp, San Tan Valley, Seville, Florence Junction, Bapchule, Olberg, Arizola, and San Tan Mountain Park

Areas Affected

The warning covers Maricopa and Pinal Counties in Arizona.

Safety Information

Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.