Dust Storm — Northern Greenlee, Arizona

1996-10-25 · Northern Greenlee, Arizona

Wider weather episode

High winds and visibilities to near zero at times from blowing dust triggered a two-accident, nine car pileup at Interstate 10 and Chandler Boulevard. Eleven people suffered minor injuries. An unseasonably strong storm system and associated cold front was responsible for the high winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5582697. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.