Dust Storm — Southwest Deserts, Arizona

2008-07-07 · Southwest Deserts, Arizona

Event narrative

Large area of blowing dust reported by DPS. At about the same time there was a report of a 52 mph wind at the Yuma Proving Ground.

Wider weather episode

Winds from nearby thunderstorms generated areas of blowing dust in southwest Arizona.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 126880. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.