Dust Storm — Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona

2009-03-29 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona

Event narrative

The Dilkon Police Department reported one mile in continuous blowing dust.

Wider weather episode

Strong southwest winds developed across northern Arizona ahead of a cold front moving in from the north. The strong winds caused areas of blowing dust the reduced the visibility from 5 miles down to 50 feet or less.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 158071. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.