Dust Advisory
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Sat 17 Oct, 01:45 📍 Pinal, AZ (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 345 PM MST. * At 144 PM MST, a plume of dust was located 7 miles northwest of Bapchule, or 7 miles southwest of Sun Lakes, and was stationary. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Satellite and traffic camera observations. IM…
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventDust Advisory
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaPinal, AZ
Issuing authorityNWS Phoenix AZ
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-16T13:44:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-16T13:44:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-16T13:44:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-16T15:45:00-07:00
📋 Official instructions
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake. To report hazardous dust conditions, contact the National Weather Service, or your nearest law enforcement agency, who will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Phoenix AZ.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.daa5dc9c4c0d5f82965e96364a494513ef1fb4ee.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake. To report hazardous dust conditions, contact the National Weather Service, or your nearest law enforcement agency, who will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Phoenix AZ.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
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- The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Advisory for...
- Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
- * Until 345 PM MST.
- * At 144 PM MST, a plume of dust was located 7 miles northwest of Bapchule, or 7 miles southwest of Sun Lakes, and was stationary.
- HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds in excess of 30 mph.
- SOURCE...Satellite and traffic camera observations.
- IM…
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