The record
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| event_type | Dust Storm |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 942,329 |
| episode_id | 156,148 |
| begin_utc | 2021-03-16T02:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2021-03-16T02:45:00+00:00 |
| state | CALIFORNIA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | IMPERIAL VALLEY |
| 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 | An 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_narrative | A trained spotter reported visibility fell below a quarter of a mile in blowing dust in Calipatria near Highway 111 and Highway115. Imperial Irrigation District webcams along the southern end of the Salton Sea, west of Calipatria, confirmed visibility fell below a quarter mile around 6:00 PM PDT. A trained weather spotter in Brawley, CA, a bit further south reported visibility was still around 0.5 miles at 6:49 PM PDT and improving. |
| year | 2,021 |
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