Dust Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Arizona and California
Dust Storm Warning was issued by the for La Paz, AZ; Yuma, AZ; Imperial, CA.
Dust Storm Warning
The alert was issued at 5:47 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:45 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
MST/547 PM PDT/, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near Martinez Lake to 6 miles northeast of Kinter to near Wellton, moving west 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 8 between mile markers 1 and 23. CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 80 and 96. AZ Route 95 between mile markers 29 and 55
Locations Mentioned
Yuma, Martinez Lake, Fortuna Foothills, Blaisdell, Algodones Dunes, Kinter, Andrade, Ligurta, Winterhaven, and Araby
Areas Affected
The warning covers La Paz, AZ; Yuma, AZ; Imperial, CA.
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.
