Dust Advisory
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Issued by NWS Tucson AZ
⏳ In force until Sat 17 Oct, 06:30 📍 Cochise, AZ (approximate) 🕑 59 min ago
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Northwestern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 830 PM MST. * At 523 PM MST, an area of blowing dust was located 8 miles southeast of Willcox. HAZARD...Less than three miles visibility with strong winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Satellite observations. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * Locations impacted incl…
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventDust Advisory
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaCochise, AZ
Issuing authorityNWS Tucson AZ
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-16T17:23:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-16T17:23:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-16T17:23:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-16T20:30:00-07:00
📋 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. Blowing dust can be unhealthy and has been known to lead to Valley Fever. Avoid outdoor exposure.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1f4e10bdac52b001cb275755dc648ae69763307a.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. Blowing dust can be unhealthy and has been known to lead to Valley Fever. Avoid outdoor exposure.
- 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 Tucson has issued a * Dust Advisory for...
- Northwestern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona...
- * Until 830 PM MST.
- * At 523 PM MST, an area of blowing dust was located 8 miles southeast of Willcox.
- HAZARD...Less than three miles visibility with strong winds in excess of 40 mph.
- SOURCE...Satellite observations.
- IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
- * Locations impacted incl…
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