Blowing dust threatens Phoenix roads and highways

CREATED Jul. 28, 2012

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Web Producer: Taylor Avey

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - A blowing dust advisory has been issued for parts of Pinal County. 

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a blowing dust advisory for northwest and north-central Pinal County. 

This advisory will remain in effect until 7:00 p.m. Saturday and could effect the cities of Apache Junction, Casa Grande and Florence. 

Interstate 8 and Interstate 10 could also be effected by blowing dust with visibility predicted at less than one mile at times. 

Drivers should prepare for a sudden drop in visibility and pull off of the roadway if you encounter blowing sand or dust.