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        Mainly sunny. High 73F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph..

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        A mostly clear sky. Low 44F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

        Updated: December 8, 2025 @ 12:53 am

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    How Do Massive Dust Storms Form?

    • May 4, 2016
    • May 4, 2016 Updated Dec 6, 2017
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    High winds, dust could close portion of I-10 Thursday, Friday

    High winds, dust could close portion of I-10 Thursday, Friday

    Dust could close down I-10 near New Mexico; blowing dust also possible between Tucson and Phoenix.

    I-10 reopens near Arizona-New Mexico border after daylong dust storm

    I-10 reopens near Arizona-New Mexico border after daylong dust storm

    Stretch was closed most of Friday due to the danger of low visibility. 

    State seeking fines against landowner over dust storms on I-10

    State seeking fines against landowner over dust storms on I-10

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