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IMPERIAL COUNTY WEST

942326

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event_typeDust Storm
ncei_event_id942,326
episode_id156,148
begin_utc2021-03-16T02:00:00+00:00
end_utc2021-03-16T03:00:00+00:00
stateCALIFORNIA
cz_typeZ
cz_nameIMPERIAL COUNTY WEST
deaths_direct0
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct0
injuries_indirect0
damage_property0.00K
damage_crops0.00K
wfo_sourceDepartment of Highways
episode_narrativeAn abnormally strong and dry weather system dug into southern California during mid March and produced a strong westerly gradient wind. In the afternoon of the 15th wind gusts were observed up to 40-50 mph at multiple weather stations across Imperial county. With the county being dust prone, the strong winds were able to produce areas of dense blowing dust. There were a few reports around the Salton Sea of near zero visibility within blowing dust. There was also a traffic accident in the Salton City area within an area of dense blowing dust that injured one and claimed the life of an assisting CBP officer. A wind advisory and blowing dust advisory were in effect through the afternoon and a Dust Storm Warning was also issued following a dense blowing dust report.
event_narrativeCalifornia Highway Patrol (CHP) reported a dust storm had resulted in near zero visibility along State Highway 86 north of the intersection with State Route 78. This prompted CHP to close State Highway 86 for an unknown amount of time. Event end time based on area webcams and spotter reports.
year2,021

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IMPERIAL COUNTY WEST — Dust — TerraPulse