High Wind — Chinle Valley, Arizona

2010-04-28 · Chinle Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

The wind gusts were estimated at 55 to 60 MPH across at Canyon de Chelly.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure center moving across the western United States produced strong winds and significant blowing dust across northern Arizona. The winds caused power outages and the dust caused road closures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 225306. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.