Dust Storm Warning: Hazardous Conditions in Southeastern Arizona Until 8 PM MST
What’s Happening:
A Dust Storm Warning is in effect for North Central Pima County and Southwestern Pinal County in southeastern Arizona until 8 PM MST. An area of blowing dust is moving northwest at 10 mph near Pinal Airpark.
Affected Areas:
- Marana
- Eloy
- Avra Valley
- Picacho
- Chui-Chu
- Picacho Peak State Park
- Pinal Airpark
- Picture Rocks
- Red Rock
- Cactus Forest
- Cockleburr
- North Komelik
- Kohatk
- Jack Rabbit
- Shopishk
- Silver Bell
- East Chui-Chu
- Dove Mountain
What to Expect:
- Visibility reduced to less than a quarter mile.
- Dust moving northwest at 10 mph.
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Impacts:
- Dangerous, life-threatening travel conditions.
- Affected highways include Route 79 (mile markers 93-128), Route 87 (mile markers 116-124), and Interstate 10 (mile markers 205-240).
Safety Tips:
- Avoid driving into a dust storm.
- If caught in a dust storm, pull aside and stay alive.
When to Check Back:
Monitor weather.gov or tucson.com/weather for updates.
This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.
