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| event_type | Dust Storm |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 767,068 |
| episode_id | 127,717 |
| begin_utc | 2018-07-31T02:30:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2018-07-31T04:00:00+00:00 |
| state | ARIZONA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | NORTHWEST PINAL COUNTY |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 0.00K |
| damage_crops | 0.00K |
| wfo_source | Law Enforcement |
| episode_narrative | Thunderstorms developed across the higher terrain of eastern Arizona during the afternoon hours on July 30th, and during the evening some of them spread westward and into the south-central deserts. The stronger storms generated gusty outflow winds in excess of 40 mph; the winds were sufficient to stir up significant amounts of blowing dust which then resulted in dust storm conditions. During the evening hours, there were numerous reports, both from trained spotters as well as the public, of dust storms which moved through the greater Phoenix metropolitan area as well as the more open desert to the south and southwest of central Phoenix. Additionally, dust storms were indicated by automated weather station observations; at 2051MST the Gila Bend ASOS reported visibility down to one quarter of a mile in blowing dust. Numerous Dust Storm Warnings as well as Dust Advisories were issued as a result of the dense blowing dust. Fortunately, no accidents were reported due to the severely restricted visibility and hazardous driving conditions. |
| event_narrative | Thunderstorms developed across the central deserts during the evening hours on July 30th; some of the stronger storms produced gusty outflow winds in excess of 50 mph. The gusty winds generated significant blowing dust which led to dust storm conditions over the deserts to the south and southeast of central Phoenix. Dust storm conditions were observed over portions of northwest Pinal County; at 1945MST local law enforcement reported that State Route 347 was closed both northbound and southbound between Riggs Road and Casa Blanca Road due to dense blowing dust. No accidents were reported due to the severely restricted visibility. A Dust Storm Warning was not yet in effect, but was later issued at 2025MST for the area. |
| year | 2,018 |
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