Headline:
Dust Advisory issued October 16 at 5:23PM MST until October 16 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Northwestern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 830 PM MST.
* At 523 PM MST, an area of blowing dust was located 8 miles
southeast of Willcox.
HAZARD...Less than three miles visibility with strong winds in
excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Satellite observations.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* Locations impacted include...
Willcox, Cochise, Texas Canyon and Cascabel.
This includes the following highways...
Route 191 between mile markers 58 and 66. Interstate 10 between mile
markers 318 and 341. Route 186 between mile markers 327 and 334.
Instruction:
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Blowing dust can be unhealthy and has been known to lead to Valley
Fever. Avoid outdoor exposure.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov