Dust Advisory — Maricopa County, Arizona
The National Weather Service issues this alert when conditions in the area meet its criteria — check the details below for what to expect.
Current Status
⚠️ Active: Dust Advisory
Dust Advisory issued August 3 at 10:27PM MST until August 3 at 11:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 1130 PM MST. * At 1026 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near Sugarloaf Mountain to near Fountain Hills to Papago Park to near South Phoenix, moving northwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 139 and 146. AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 199 and 241. AZ Route 51 between mile markers 1 and 15. Locations impacted include... Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, New River, Sugarloaf Mountain, Laveen, Ballantine Trailhead, Sun City, Sun City West, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Piestewa Peak Park.
Effective August 4, 2026 at 1:27 AM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Dust Advisory
Severity
moderate
Issued By
NWS Phoenix AZ
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dust Advisory mean for Maricopa County, Arizona?
The National Weather Service issues this alert when conditions in the area meet its criteria — check the details below for what to expect.
Is this Dust Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET.
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