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Dust Storm Warning issued October 16 at 9:25AM MST until October 16

Affecting Pinal, AZ

In effect until: Oct 16, 2026, 6:30 PM

Pinal, AZ

Likely impact in Pinal, AZ; effects through 6:30 PM.

If driving, pull aside and stay alive — pull off the road, turn off lights, foot off brake. Wait for the storm to pass.

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The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a

* Dust Storm Warning for...
Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...

* Until 1130 AM MST.

* At 925 AM MST, a plume of dust was located over Bapchule, or near
Sun Lakes, and was stationary along Interstate 10.

HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in
excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Satellite observations and spotters.

IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.

* Locations impacted include...
Bapchule, Santan and Sacaton.

This includes AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 170 and 176.

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Dust Storm Warning issued October 16 at 9:25AM MST until October 16

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