Dust Storm — C Maricopa, Arizona

2003-07-15 · C Maricopa, Arizona

Event narrative

Dense blowing dust, with visibility less than 1/4 mile, swept through the Phoenix area and continued westward toward Tonopah and Dateland. Winds of 35 to 45 mph were common throughout much of the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5376567. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.