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        Cloudy skies. High 66F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph..

        Tonight

        A few clouds. Low 49F. Winds light and variable.

        Updated: January 1, 2026 @ 10:39 am

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    • 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. 

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

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