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Dust Storm in Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

Dust Storm July 18, 2025 · Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong thunderstorms with winds observed between 40 to 53 mph was able to produce a dust storm through Safford. A trained spotter reported visibility at 0.25 miles.

The wider storm

Strong thunderstorms moved northward through Cochise county into Graham county producing locally heavy rainfall and lofted areas of blowing dust.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1287353. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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