Drivers urged to watch out for dust in Arizona, New Mexico

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities in Arizona and New Mexico are urging drivers to watch out for blowing dust due to strong winds blowing across the region.

The National Weather Service says visibility is reduced along Interstate 40 between Winslow and the New Mexico border in northern Arizona and that winds are also picking up along Interstate 10 in the Willcox area of southeastern Arizona.

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SR 347 closed in both directions near Maricopa; I-10 closed in both directions in Casa Grande:

Per the Arizona Department of Transportation, northbound lanes are closed at Casa Blanca Road and southbound lanes are closed at Riggs Road. There is no estimated reopening time. Motorists should consider delaying travel or take an alternate route. Interstate 10 is closed in both directions at milepost 192 in Casa Grande. The closure is due to blowing dust and a crash in the westbound lanes. Officials say there is no estimated reopening time.

Meanwhile, the New Mexico Department of Transportation says visibilities may be reduced on highways in Luna and Hidalgo counties in southwestern New Mexico due to blowing dust.

Arizona Weather Alerts: http://www.fox10phoenix.com/weather-alerts