High Wind — Northwest Plateau, Arizona

2008-10-09 · Northwest Plateau, Arizona

Event narrative

This gust occurred 24 miles SSE of Littlefield.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system and two associated cold fronts brought strong winds to much of the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin. The strongest winds occurred in Inyo County, California, and Mohave County, Arizona.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 132505. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.