Dust Storm — Southwest Deserts, Arizona

2008-07-10 · Southwest Deserts, Arizona

Event narrative

Strong winds resulted in widespread areas of blowing dust. Spotters reported visibility at or below 1/4 mile at Tacna, Ligurta and Wenden.

Wider weather episode

Strong and locally damaging winds affected portions of South-central Arizona during the evening hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 108065. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.