The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a dust storm warning for Pinal County until 7:30 p.m.
At 6:03 p.m., a wall of dust was along a line extending from Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport to near Sun Lakes to Maricopa to 12 miles southeast of Freeman, moving west at 40 mph.
There is less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph.
Travel may be dangerous and life-threatening. Dangerous life-threatening travel. Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.
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