Strong Wind — Southwest Deserts, Arizona

2009-12-07 · Southwest Deserts, Arizona

Event narrative

Four rollover accidents were reported by DPS on the westbound Interstate 8 near Mohawk. The trucks rolled over into the center median before the travel lanes were closed at 10:30 pm.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds, brief heavy rain and thunderstorms were associated with a deep low pressure system as it moved across Arizona late Monday. Strong winds resulted in widespread power outages across the metropolitan Phoenix area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 201861. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.