Dust Storm — Cochise County, Arizona

2006-06-21 · Cochise County, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Two separate traffic accidents occurred during a thunderstorm induced dust storm. Near mile post 363 along westbound Interstate 10, close to Bowie, AZ, a multiple vehicle pileup left 2 people dead (indirect) and at least 7 injured (indirect). At the same time in the same area along eastbound Interstate 10 another collision occurred leaving at least two people injured (indirect).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5514379. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.