Dust Storm — E Pima, Arizona

2006-06-02 · E Pima, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Two separate traffic accidents occurred during a thunderstorm induced dust storm. The westbound lanes of Interstate 10 were closed at the Trico-Marana Road exit due to a fatal collision (indirect). Meanwhile, another non-major injury collision near Red Rock caused the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 to be closed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5514311. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.