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WWUS75 KTWC 130913
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
213 AM MST Sun Jul 13 2025

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/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0013.250713T2100Z-250714T0300Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-Eastern Cochise County below
5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Benson, Clifton, Douglas, Sierra Vista,
Willcox, and Safford
213 AM MST Sun Jul 13 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Scattered thunderstorms with strong thunderstorm outflow
  wind gusts of 45-55 mph will result in blowing dust reducing
  visibility between one-quarter mile and one mile at times. Blowing
  dust is especially likely across the San Simon Valley in eastern
  Cochise county, along Interstate 10 between Willcox and the New
  Mexico state line and near the Willcox Playa.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper Gila River
  Valley, and Upper San Pedro River Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Blowing dust can restrict visibilities below a mile
  posing a significant hazard to motorists. In addition, strong and
  gusty winds will likely suspend dust into the air that people and
  animals breathe. Individuals with heart disease and respiratory
  sensitivities may want to reduce their level of exertion to limit
  the dust they breathe into their lungs, especially if they are
  near dust prone locations. Those most at risk may feel better if
  they avoid outside exercise today, keeping windows and doors
  closed to help reduce exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.

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CWR