Dust Storm — W Riverside T X Nw, California

2002-11-25 · W Riverside T X Nw, California

Wider weather episode

Visibility was near zero in blowing dust from Perris to Moreno Valley. At Lake Elsinore, small rocks were blown across Highway 74. Wind gusts to 61 mph were measured in San Bernardino. Trees and power lines were blown down in Lake Forest, San Clemente, Laguna Beach, Garden Grove, Pedley, Moreno Valley, San Jacinto, Hemet, Redlands, Corona, and Victorville. In San Clemente and Laguna Beach, cars and roofs were damaged by falling trees. Power outages due to the wind also occurred in Tustin, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and La Brea.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5322818. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.