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        Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 86F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph..

        Tonight

        Mainly clear skies. Low near 55F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

        Updated: April 16, 2026 @ 7:44 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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