Dust Storm — C Riverside, California

2001-09-30 · C Riverside, California

Wider weather episode

An outflow boundary from thunderstorms associated with Tropical Depression Juliette over the Northern Gulf of California moved northwest across Eastern Riverside County. Wind gusts were measured at 39 mph at the Palm Springs International Airport. Trees and power lines were knocked down across the Coachella Valley. Visibility was reduced to zero in blowing dust.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5269152. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.