A dust storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tucson until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. This warning applies to Pinal County.

The National Weather Service warns: "Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!"

For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather page.

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What are weather service meteorologists saying?

At 4:31 p.m., the weather service issued a statement:

"The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Dust Storm Warning for: South Central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona, Until 5:30 p.m. MST. At 4:31 p.m. MST, an area of blowing dust was located near Picacho, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD: Less than a quarter mile visibility.

SOURCE: Detected by National Weather Service meteo

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