Blowing Dust Advisory

Locations Affected

Tucson, AZ ∙ Catalina Foothills, AZ ∙ Curtiss, AZ ∙ McNeal, AZ ∙ San Luis, AZ ∙ Keystone Peak, AZ ∙ Tanque, AZ ∙ Sil Nakya, AZ ∙ Tumacacori National Historical Park, AZ ∙ Dudleyville, AZ

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 140 PM MST Fri Feb 28 2025 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Visibility between one mile and three miles in blowing dust expected. Localized dust prone areas along Interstate 10 near the Wilcox Playa and Picacho Peak could see visibilities between one-quarter mile and one mile. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

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