The dust storm poses significant risks to motorists and residents in the affected areas, including Ajo, Hickiwan, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, San Simon, Why, Gunsight, Charco 27, Vaya Chin, KuKatch, and San Simon West. Visibility is expected to drop to less than a quarter mile, making travel extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Highways impacted include Route 85 between mile markers 33 and 78, and Route 86 between mile markers 53 and 85. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should exercise extra caution due to the potential for strong winds. The NWS warns that severe thunderstorms may follow the dust storm, further exacerbating risks.