Dust Storm — Southeast Pinal, Arizona

1997-07-10 · Southeast Pinal, Arizona

Event narrative

Downburst winds from nearby thunderstorms kicked up a thick cloud of dust as it moved across plowed fields. This cloud of dust then moved across interstate 10 between Red Rock and Picacho reducing visibilities to zero at times. This resulted in 12 collisions involving about 30 vehicles. Twenty-five people were injured, but 19 were only minor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5608829. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.