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

2009-04-03 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona

Event narrative

Ht e Kykotsmovi Police Department relayed reports from drives of only a few feet visibility at times in blowing dust.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system approaching Arizona brought damaging winds, blowing dust, blowing sand to northern portions of the state.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 158121. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.