Dust Storm — Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona
2010-05-23 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona
Event narrative
A spotter in Kykotsmovi Village reported visibility down to 10 feet at times in blowing dust. The visibility dropped to 20 feet at times in Dilkon.
Wider weather episode
A large storm system moving over the western United States and a strong cold front moving across northern Arizona brought high winds and blowing dust to much of the area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 237702. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.