A dust Storm Warning !!!

Statement as of 7:07 PM MST on September 10, 2011

Dust Storm Warning

... Dust Storm Warning in effect until 8 PM MST this evening...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a dust Storm
Warning... which is in effect until 8 PM MST this evening.

* Affected area: northern Pinal County

* locations include: Apache Junction... Casa Grande... Florence... and
portions of Interstate 10 and 8 near Casa Grande.

* Timing: through 8 PM.

* Winds: 30 to 50 mph.

* Visibility: 1/4 mile in blowing dust.

* Impacts: hazardous driving.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A dust Storm Warning is issued when winds have generated large
areas of blowing dust or blowing sand that have substantially
reduced visibilities... to 1/4 mile or less... resulting in
hazardous driving conditions in some areas. Be ready for a sudden
drop in visibility to near zero. Use extra caution and slow down
while driving... as objects on and near roadways will be seen only
at close range. 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 your foot off the brake pedal.



National Weather Service Phoenix is on the internet at

Weather.Gov/Phoenix