Imperial County Southeast storm history

Around 50 power poles were blown down along a north-south oriented dirt road that passes by the Ormesa 2 Geothermal Site east of Holtville. Timing estimated from radar and winds were estimated at 50-55 mph based on radar and the environment. Damage cost was estimated.

Photos showed visibility dropped below 1/4 mile in blowing dust and sand along I-8 with winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph behind a strong outflow boundary. The strong gusts and reduced visibilities lasted for over 1 hour. No accidents were reported.

A couple of tractor trailers were blown over along I-8 near the Glamis Dunes. No injuries were reported.

Visibility as low as 300 feet reported in spots along I-8 between Yuma, AZ and Holtville, CA from dense fog. No accidents or injuries were reported.

Visibility of less than a quarter mile reported along I-8 near Gordon's Well due to blowing dust/sand from thunderstorm outflow. No accidents or injuries were reported.

A nine acre wildfire burned two houses, a shop storage, and some farm equipment. The fire first started at a house on Foster Road and then spread south due to gusty winds at the time, damaging the other structures. Three people were displaced, but there were no injuries reported.…