High Wind — E Pima, Arizona

1998-02-03 · E Pima, Arizona

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought high winds that blew down a tent at the annual Tucson Gem show causing around $95,000 in damage to gems and jewels. The winds also damaged power lines between Vail and Marana leaving customers without power for up to four hours. The winds also caused part of a house ceiling to collapse in west Tucson.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5631561. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.