El Hogar de la Paz Alternative School, AZ Weather Warnings
Dust storm or sandstorm
Blowing Dust Advisory issued July 11 at 12:21AM MST until July 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ * WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust from thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph possible. Localized dense blowing dust may bring visibility below one-quarter mile at times, especially in dust prone areas such as along Interstate 10 between Tucson and Phoenix. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. 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 foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.
National Weather Service