Dust Storm — Northwest Deserts, Arizona

2025-09-02 · Northwest Deserts, Arizona

Event narrative

Dust storm conditions reduced visibility to 1/4 mile in Chloride.

Wider weather episode

A push of monsoon moisture fueled scattered thunderstorms, with the greatest activity on the 5th and 6th. Many storms produced severe weather and flash flooding.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1295885. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.