PINAL, AZ — The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 130 PM MST.
* At 1123 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.
SOURCE...Satellite observations and public reports.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* Locations impacted include... Bapchule, Santan and Sacaton.
This includes the following highways... AZ Route 87 between mile markers 149 and 158. AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 170 and 177.
Severe weather in Pinal, AZ brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS