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

2010-05-11 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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_id 235050. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.