Dust Storm Warning — 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 Storm Warning
Dust Storm Warning issued August 9 at 7:59PM MST until August 9 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 900 PM MST. * At 759 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Big Horn to 7 miles east of Freeman to 12 miles northwest of Chui-Chu, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 106 and 172. AZ Route 238 between mile markers 1 and 44. AZ Route 85 between mile markers 1 and 134. Locations impacted include... Gila Bend, Maricopa, Estrella, Big Horn, Bosque, Cotton Center, Freeman, Gila Bend Auxiliary Field, Estrella Sailport, Sonoran National Monument, Kaka, Mobile, Stanfield, and Ak-Chin Village.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 10:59 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Dust Storm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Phoenix AZ
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Last Checked
14 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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. Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Also In Effect For
This same Dust Storm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dust Storm Warning 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 Storm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (14 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Dust Storm Warning alerts for Maricopa County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Dust Storm Warning is also in effect for Pinal County.