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Dust Advisory
Issued: 12:56 AM Aug. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 645 PM MST. * At 556 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 9 miles east of Magma to Florence to near Coolidge Airport, moving west at 30 mph. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 175 and 204. AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 168 and 178. AZ Route 87 between mile markers 124 and 160. Locations impacted include... Chandler, Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Arizona City, La Palma, Blackwater, Chandler Heights, Toltec, San Tan Valley, Magma, Coolidge Airport, and Olberg. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake. Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE! Strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible behind this wall of dust. Keep updated with this quickly evolving situation. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:29 AM Aug. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ACROSS GILA...MARICOPA AND PINAL COUNTIES... At 526 PM MST, radar indicated scattered strong thunderstorms were located across Gila County and eastern Pinal and Maricopa Counties. Movement was west at 15 mph. Conditions are becoming more favorable for the development of additional thunderstorms and the progression of strong westward- moving outflow boundaries. Some storms may become strong to severe. Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail will be possible. Strong, gusty winds will be capable of producing areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities, especially in Pinal County. Locations impacted include... Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Florence, Fountain Hills, Coolidge, Superior, Sycamore Creek, Roosevelt, East Mesa, Sunflower, Gold Canyon, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ballantine Trailhead, Round Valley, Queen Creek, Gold Camp, Usery Mountain Park, San Tan Valley, and Florence Junction. This includes the following highways... US Highway 60 between mile markers 188 and 240. AZ Route 87 between mile markers 125 and 144, and between mile markers 189 and 229. AZ Route 202 between mile markers 23 and 37. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. &&
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 6:13 PM Aug. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 112. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...The Phoenix metropolitan area. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, Call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water and more. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. &&
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