Dust Storm — Lower Columbia Basin, Washington

2025-08-07 · Lower Columbia Basin, Washington

Event narrative

Apple Valley news article sourced reports from Franklin County deputies about multiple car crashes along HWY 395 due to a dust storm along the Franklin-Adams County line.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds on August 7th contributed to a localized dust storm along HWY 395 in central Washington, near the Franklin-Adams County line, attributed primarily to a tilled, unirrigated field.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292178. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.