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

2012-05-26 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona

Event narrative

Significant blowing dust was reported in Kykotsmovi Village eastward along Highway 264. The visibility was down to below one mile.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moving across Arizona brought widespread strong winds and blowing dust.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 394044. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.