Dust Storm in Chinle Valley, Arizona

Dust Storm April 8, 2013 · Chinle Valley, Arizona

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong wind caused blowing dust to reduce the visibility to near zero at times all afternoon in Chinle. The visibility dropped down to 1/2 mile in Kayenta and 1/4 mile in Many Farms.

The wider storm

A strong low pressure and associated cold front moved across the Southwest and brought strong winds and blowing dust to much of northern Arizona.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 458739. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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