Dust Storm — Chinle Valley, Arizona

2012-05-25 · Chinle Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

Blowing dust in the community of Many Farms dropped the visibility down to 1/4 mile. The dust in Chinle dropped the visibility down to 1/2 mile.

Wider weather episode

A deep low pressure system over the Western United States and a cold front approaching Arizona brought strong winds and blowing dust the northeastern parts of the state.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 394040. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.