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Blowing Dust Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Arizona

The National Weather Service has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory and an Extreme Heat Warning for areas including Gila Bend and the Sonoran Desert National Monument on August 29.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 29, 2026, 12:31 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a and an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Arizona, including Gila Bend, Northwest Pinal County, West Pinal County, and the Sonoran Desert National Monument. The is in effect from 4 PM to 9 PM MST on August 29, with visibility expected between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. The heat warning is in effect until 8 PM MST, with afternoon temperatures of 107 to 113 degrees and major heat risk. According to the , hazardous driving conditions are expected due to reduced visibility. The NWS advises that if you encounter blowing dust on the roadway, pull off the road as far as possible, put your vehicle in park, turn off all lights, and keep your foot off the brake pedal. The also warns that overexposure to heat can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion, and can lead to heat stroke. People with respiratory problems should stay indoors until the storm passes. Public cooling shelters may be available; consult county officials for details.

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