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

2009-09-05 · Imperial County Except the Lower Colorado River Valley, California

Event narrative

Blowing dust reduced the visibility to 1/4 mile at El Centro. Wind gusts of 53 mph were recorded.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms generated winds that kicked up dust across much of Imperial County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 194145. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.