Dust Advisory — Pima 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 9 at 7:18PM MST until August 9 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 718 PM MST, a wall of dust was located along a line from 9 miles east of Pisinemo to 14 miles north of Santa Rosa, moving west at 20 mph. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. Locations impacted include... Santa Rosa, Pisinemo, Covered Wells, Anegam, North Komelik, Palo Verde Stand, Ak Chin, Ventana, No:ligk, Cababi, Comobabi, Vaya Chin, Sil Nakya, San Luis - Sells District, Santa Cruz, Mountain Village, San Luis, Rincon and Sikul Himathk. This includes Route 86 between mile markers 78 and 110.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Dust Advisory
Severity
moderate
Issued By
NWS Tucson AZ
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET
Last Checked
34 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE! 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 Pima 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 (34 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET.
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