Strong Wind — Western Mojave Desert, California
2007-04-12 · Western Mojave Desert, California
2
Direct deaths
$100K
Property damage
45 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong winds and blowing dust caused two pileups on Interstate 40 about 30 miles east of Barstow, CA - one on the westbound side and one on the eastbound side. A total of 17 vehicles were involved in the crashes, and two people were killed.
Wider weather episode
The same low pressure system which brought isolated high winds on the 11th caused widespread strong winds and many areas of blowing dust in the Mojave Desert.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 18093. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.