Dust and strong gusts along I-10.
Phoenix to Tucson in a saved haboob scenario, with visibility down to 50 m at Picacho and gusts reaching 100 km/h.
Saved example, not a current forecast.
Recorded locations
| Location | Recorded temperature | Recorded warnings |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ, USA | 108°F | 1 |
| Chandler, AZ, USA | 106°F | 0 |
| Casa Grande, AZ, USA | 102°F | 2 |
| Eloy, AZ, USA | 100°F | 2 |
| Picacho, AZ, USA | 99°F | 3 |
| Marana, AZ, USA | 100°F | 1 |
| Tucson, AZ, USA | 93°F | 1 |
The saved route
Seven forecast points cover this two-hour route. The saved example combines desert heat near Phoenix, strong winds through the middle of the corridor and rain at Tucson.
Hazards in the example
Ten hazard entries appear at six locations. They include heat, dust, wind, low visibility and a thunderstorm flag. Dust-related entries cluster around Casa Grande, Eloy, Picacho and Marana.
Along the route
Visibility is 800 m at Casa Grande, 200 m at Eloy and 50 m at Picacho. Picacho also has the highest sustained wind, 80 km/h, and the strongest gust, 100 km/h.
Departure timing
The example includes three departure summaries. Detailed weather is available only for the original timing. The summaries offer a timing comparison to revisit with current route conditions.
What to plan around
Start with the locations showing the lowest visibility, then review wind and heat along the rest of the drive. Check current dust-storm alerts and road advisories before leaving.