Dust Storm — Lawrence, Arkansas

2016-04-10 · Lawrence, Arkansas

Event narrative

Multiple injuries reported due to car accidents on Highway 63 in eastern Lawrence County and in the city of Walnut Ridge.

Wider weather episode

Strong Southwest winds developed across the Delta region of Northeast Arkansas during the late morning and afternoon hours on April 10, 2016. Loose top soil from recent spring farming caused the visibility to drop to a quarter of a mile or less at times in blowing dust. More traveled west to east roads across open areas were most impacted with several car accidents being reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 631166. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.