Dust Storm — Northwest Deserts, Arizona

2023-08-15 · Northwest Deserts, Arizona

Event narrative

A web cam showed dust storm conditions that reduced visibility to near zero 15 miles NNE of Dolan Springs.

Wider weather episode

Lingering low pressure and monsoon moisture fueled scattered thunderstorms over northwest Arizona. A few produced flash flooding and strong winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1136407. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.