Dust Storm — X Sw San Bernardino, California

1998-12-09 · X Sw San Bernardino, California

Wider weather episode

The strongest Santa Ana wind event in two years affected the area, severely disrupting transportation, power, and daily activities. Broken trees and power poles were common throughout the area and power was knocked out to 180,000 customers. Downed power lines also started several wild fires, damaging one house. Seventeen trucks were blown over along Interstate 15 and Highway 60. Blowing dust forced the closure of the Ontario International Airport for several hours. Seven students were knocked down and injured at the California State University in San Bernardino. Trees also fell on two passing motorists in the Fontana area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5671272. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.