Dust Storm — Moses Lake Area, Washington

2009-10-04 · Moses Lake Area, Washington

Wider weather episode

Northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph resulted in a severe dust storm with visibilities near zero over southeast Grant County and western Adams County, including the cities of Othello, Warden, and Odessa. A total of 11 indirect injuries in Grant County occurred due to motor vehicle collisions from the dust storm. Widespread road closures resulted from the storm, including Interstate 90 between Moses Lake and Ritzville for most of the day on October 4th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 197021. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.