Dust storm warning may bring hazardous driving conditions

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A dust storm warning is in effect for Maricopa until 8 p.m. tonight.

Winds are expected to gust up to 40 mph, and visibility may be cut to less than a mile, according to the National Weather Service.

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.

The affected area is northern Pinal County and southern Maricopa County.