Dust Storm — Imperial County Except the Lower Colorado River Valley, California

2008-06-04 · Imperial County Except the Lower Colorado River Valley, California

Event narrative

The visibility was reported as low as 1/4 mile at Imperial Airport. Spotters and other sources across Imperial County reported low visibilities due to blowing dust and sand associated with strong winds.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moving through the Great Basin and the associated gusty winds resulted in widespread areas of blowing dust.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 112815. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.