Dust Storm — Nw Pinal, Arizona

2006-02-15 · Nw Pinal, Arizona

Event narrative

Near zero visibility due to blowing dust, also described as a temporary blackout, contributed to two traffic pileups on a stretch of Interstate 8 west of Casa Grande.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5492160. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.