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| event_type | Dust Storm |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 763,450 |
| episode_id | 127,362 |
| begin_utc | 2018-08-03T00:40:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2018-08-03T01:45:00+00:00 |
| state | ARIZONA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | SOUTHEAST VALLEY/QUEEN CREEK |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 0.00K |
| damage_crops | 0.00K |
| wfo_source | Trained Spotter |
| episode_narrative | Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed across south-central Arizona during the afternoon hours on August 2nd; many of the storms congealed into a large cluster of storms that moved slowly north and across Maricopa County into the evening hours. The storms generated strong and gusty outflow winds in excess of 60 mph that created widespread dust storms across the lower deserts. One large haboob that moved into the greater Phoenix area was at least 70 miles across and 5000 feet deep. Over a period of several hours, dozens of reports of dense blowing dust were received from trained spotters as well as the public and many reports indicated visibility had dropped to near zero miles in dense blowing dust. Three large Dust Storm Warnings were issued as a result of the widespread dust storms. Fortunately, no accidents or injuries were reported due to the very hazardous driving conditions that occurred as a result of the dense blowing dust. |
| event_narrative | A large cluster of thunderstorms developed to the south of Phoenix during the afternoon hours and moved north and into the southeast portions of the Phoenix area by early evening. The stronger storms produced gusty outflow winds in excess of 60 mph; these winds stirred up massive amounts of dust which resulted in a significant haboob, or dust storm, that moved through the area. Shortly after 1800MST, several reports were received of dense blowing dust with visibility below one quarter mile and down to near zero miles at times. At 1817MST a trained spotter 4 miles west of Queen Creek reported visibility down to one quarter of a mile or less in dense blowing dust. At 1822MST a public report was received of visibility down to about 100 feet in a dust storm near the intersection of Riggs Road and Gilbert road a bit to the east of Sun Lakes. Also, at 1827MST the Phoenix Mesa-Gateway airport ASOS measured visibility down to one eighth of a mile in dense blowing dust. A Dust Storm Warning was in effect for the area at the time. No accidents were reported due to the dense blowing dust and severely restricted visibility. |
| year | 2,018 |
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