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Eventdex · Dust

COCHISE COUNTY

5341555

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event_typeDust Storm
ncei_event_id5,341,555
episode_id1,146,928
begin_utc2003-01-06T22:45:00+00:00
end_utc2003-01-06T23:30:00+00:00
stateARIZONA
cz_typeZ
cz_nameCOCHISE COUNTY
deaths_direct1
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct4
injuries_indirect0
damage_property32K
damage_crops0K
wfo_sourceLAW ENFORCEMENT
episode_narrativeHigh pressure was building over the west coast on the 5th of January, as a low pressure system was moving over the Four Corners region. The tightened pressure gradients between the two systems created strong winds across Southeast Arizona with sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. These strong winds also caused dust storms in areas prone to blowing dust, especially along Interstate 10 between Benson and San Simon. Two different accidents occurred during the 6th in Cochise county which resulted in deaths of a child and an infant.
event_narrativeStrong winds throughout the day caused another accident due to blowing dust on Interstate 10 around 4:15 pm MST. This accident, which was a result of reduced visibilities, caused a 3 vehicle pile up on Grant Road, 10 miles north of Willcox. This tragic accident caused the fatality of a 5 year old girl, as well as 4 minor injuries.
year2,003

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