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        Lots of sunshine. High 83F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph..

        Tonight

        A clear sky. Low 54F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

        Updated: April 17, 2026 @ 2:13 pm

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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

    Officials hope an "environmental glue" will cap the farm field that's being blamed.

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    • Arizona: Progress made to keep I-10 dust down near San Simon
    • I-10 east of Tucson has reopened
    • 6 killed in 25-vehicle pileup at New Mexico-Arizona line
    • Arizona to install dust detection warning zone on I-10 north of Tucson

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