Dust Storm Warning — Pinal 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 3 at 8:43PM MST until August 3 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Southwestern Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 945 PM MST. * At 843 PM MST, an area of blowing dust was located 7 miles southwest of Picacho Peak State Park, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility. SOURCE...Detected by National Weather Service meteorologists. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * Locations impacted include... Eloy, Picacho, Chui-Chu, Picacho Peak State Park, Cockleburr, Jack Rabbit, Shopishk and East Chui-Chu. This includes the following highways... Route 87 between mile markers 116 and 124. Interstate 10 between mile markers 205 and 225.
Effective August 3, 2026 at 11:43 PM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 12:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Dust Storm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Tucson AZ
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 12:45 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dust Storm Warning mean for Pinal 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 12:45 AM ET.
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