Dust Storm — Northeast Plateaus and Mesas From Highway 264 North, Arizona

2013-04-16 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas From Highway 264 North, Arizona

Event narrative

The visibility was down to 1500 feet at times in Pion with wind gusts estimated between 55 and 60 MPH. The visibility was down to 1/2 mile at times in Keams Canyon.

Wider weather episode

A strong spring storm brought high winds to much of northern Arizona for two days in a row.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 453893. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.