Dust Storm — Northwest Deserts, Arizona

2024-07-12 · Northwest Deserts, Arizona

Event narrative

Dust storm conditions reduced visibility to 200 feet on Highway 93 between mile markers 36 and 37.

Wider weather episode

Monsoon moisture moving in from the south fueled isolated thunderstorms, a few of which produced high winds. In addition, a wildfire of unknown origin damaged infrastructure on the southeast edge of Kingman.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205737. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.