High Wind — Black Mesa Area, Arizona

2010-04-28 to 2010-04-29 · Black Mesa Area, Arizona

Event narrative

Wind gusts to 65 MPH were estimated across the area using ASOSs in adjoining zones.

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 225319. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.