Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued July 9 at 4:10PM MST until July 9 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Northeastern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 515 PM MST.
* At 410 PM MST, an area of blowing dust was located 21 miles
northeast of Chiricahua National Monument, moving southwest at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in
excess of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* Locations impacted include...
Bowie and San Simon.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 359 and 391.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
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.
SNM: AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 5:15 PM MST. Espere reduccion de visibilidad.
AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 5:15 PM MST. Estar alerta para una reduccion repentina en visibilidad. Cuando la visibilidad disminuya, mueva su vehiculo fuera de la carretera. Apague las luces y mantenga su pie fuera del freno. Se recomienda enfaticamente el tomar precauciones para los infantes, ancianos y personas con problemas respiratorios.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: