Dust Storm — Western Mojave Desert, California
2013-08-24 · Western Mojave Desert, California
2
Direct deaths
5
Injuries
Event narrative
Dust storm conditions along Interstate 40 east of Fort Cady Road contributed to an eight vehicle crash which killed two people and injured five (indirect).
Wider weather episode
A strong push of monsoon moisture fueled thunderstorms over the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin for several days, peaking on the 25th. Many storms produced flash flooding, and isolated severe weather also occurred.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 470743. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.