Dust Storm — Gila River Valley, Arizona

2022-06-29 · Gila River Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

Visibility less than 1/4 mile in blowing dust from thunderstorm outflow near Tacna. No accidents or injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

MLCAPE of around 1000 J/KG and DCAPE in excess of 1500 J/KG led to the development of strong thunderstorms across portions of south-central Arizona during the afternoon hours. Strong gusty winds resulting in areas of dense blowing dust was the main hazard associated with these storms. No accidents or injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1034803. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.