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Dust Storm in Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona

Dust Storm May 11, 2010 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona

What the National Weather Service wrote

Law Enforcement in Dilkon reported that the visibility was down to 15 feet in blowing dust.

The wider storm

A strong cold front moved across Arizona with very strong surface winds and blowing dust. The highest wind speed, 77 MPH, topped hurricane force and the visibility dropped to below 15 feet in places. Interstate 40 was closed for nine hours and at least 3 vehicles blew over.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 235050. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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