Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued July 9 at 4:57PM MST until July 9 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 457 PM MST, an area of blowing dust was located 8 miles east of
Bowie, moving southwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in
excess of 50 mph. Weather stations in San Simon and at MP
372 have measured 50 mph wind gusts with webcams showing
blowing dust.
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.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: