PINAL, AZ — The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 1245 PM MST.
* At 1044 AM MST, a plume of dust was located 8 miles north of Maricopa, or 8 miles west of Sun Lakes, and was stationary along Highway 347.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility.
SOURCE...Satellite observations and traffic cameras.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Pinal County.
This includes AZ Route 347 between mile markers 180 and 184.
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