Dust Storm — Northwest Deserts, Arizona

2022-08-21 · Northwest Deserts, Arizona

Event narrative

Dust storm conditions reduced visibility to 1/4 mile in Valle Vista.

Wider weather episode

Persistent moist monsoonal flow fueled thunderstorms over northwest Arizona. Several storms produced flash flooding and severe weather.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1055179. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.