WWUS55 KTWC 170023
DSWTWC

Dust Advisory
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
523 PM MST Fri Oct 16 2026

AZC003-170330-
/O.NEW.KTWC.DS.Y.0026.261017T0023Z-261017T0330Z/
Cochise AZ-
523 PM MST Fri Oct 16 2026

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3226 10978 3216 10974 3208 10982 3197 11045
      3208 11030 3234 11043 3235 11007
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 0DEG 0KT 3216 10976

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JRM