Dust Storm in Southwest Deserts, Arizona

Dust Storm March 29, 1996 · Southwest Deserts, Arizona

Magnitude

The wider storm

Blowing dust between Bowie and San Simon caused the closure of Interstate 10 between 1pm and 2pm when the visibility was reduced to near zero. Blowing dust was widespread across much of Cochise county due to west winds in the 30 to 40 mph range with occasional gusts to 50 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5574282. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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