Dust Storms

File photo of a dust storm on I-10 near Picacho Peak

06/15/2023

Monsoon’s arrival a reminder to Pull Aside, Stay Alive

ADOT urges drivers to be ready for dust storms, rain as monsoon season begins

With mid-June marking the official start of the monsoon season, the Arizona Department of Transportation has simple tips to help drivers stay safe when summer storms pack blinding dust and heavy rain.

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06/11/2021

Dust detection system ready for action this monsoon season

Monsoon Awareness Week starts next week and ADOT is ready for when the dust swirls.

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03/24/2021

ADOT’s dust detection system named as a ‘Gamechanger’

The first-of-its-kind dust detection and warning system installed by the Arizona Department of Transportation has been named one of the “Infrastructure Gamechangers” by the American Society of Civil...

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11/04/2020

Dust detection and warning system tracks its first season

Though 2020 had a 'nonsoon,' it did give us a good trial for our innovative new dust detection and warning system on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.

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06/29/2020

Contest names ADOT's dust storm ditty

http://azdot.gov/adotkidsA few enterprising ADOT employees have found a new way to spread the word about dust-storm safety, but they need your help to finish it!

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06/19/2020

QUIZ: Are you prepared for dust storms?

Dust storm season will soon be upon us. Do you know what you should do if you encounter one while driving?

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06/15/2020

Monsoon Awareness Week brings reminder to “Pull Aside, Stay Alive”

PHOENIX – The official start of monsoon season is here and Arizonans know what to expect in the coming months: occasional dust storms and torrential rain. As the Arizona Department of Transportation...

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07/08/2019

Driving Safety Home: Agency has long history of dust storm safety efforts

Building on efforts across the decades, we’re working on a dust detection and warning system on I-10 near the community of Picacho.

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06/11/2019

From the Director: Don’t let dust get in your eyes

It's almost monsoon season, which also means dust storms. Our director shares his thoughts about safe driving during this time of year.

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06/10/2019

Drivers: Do you know what to do when confronted with a dust storm?

PHOENIX – Are you ready, Arizona? Monsoon season is back. While the exact moment of when the first massive wall of dust will rise up from the desert floor isn’t known, we do know this: It’s coming...

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