Dust Storm — Imperial County Except the Lower Colorado River Valley, California

2008-08-08 · Imperial County Except the Lower Colorado River Valley, California

Event narrative

Dense blowing dust was reported along Interstate 8 near Ocotillo. Other reports from the Imperial Valley included visibility reduced to less than a quarter mile.

Wider weather episode

Late afternoon thunderstorms produced winds over 50 mph and areas of blowing sand and dust.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 130257. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.