Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued July 12 at 6:18PM MST until July 12 at 7:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
Southwestern Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 715 PM MST.
* At 618 PM MST, a wall of dust was located along a line from 9 miles
southwest of Chui-Chu to 7 miles south of Santa Rosa, moving west
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* Locations impacted include...
Santa Rosa, Chui-Chu, Hickiwan, Anegam, Cockleburr, North Komelik,
Kohatk, Palo Verde Stand, Ak Chin, Ventana, Charco 27, Vaya Chin,
Jack Rabbit, Shopishk, San Luis, San Simon West and East Chui-Chu.
This includes Route 86 between mile markers 62 and 76.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
SNM: AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 7:15 PM MST. Espere reduccion de visibilidad.
AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 7:15 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:
Pima, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: