Dust Storm — Northwest Deserts, Arizona

2025-08-23 · Northwest Deserts, Arizona

Event narrative

Dust storm conditions reduced visibility to near zero on Highway 93 north of White Hills.

Wider weather episode

Southeasterly flow advected in monsoon moisture, fueling scattered thunderstorms, some of which produced severe winds and dust storm conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1293209. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.