A strong low pressure system approaching Arizona brought damaging winds,  blowing dust, blowing sand to northern portions of the state.

High Wind in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 14:00:00 to 03-APR-09 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Show Low Airport reported a peak wind gust of 60 MPH.

Dust Storm in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 264, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 10:30:00 to 03-APR-09 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ht e Kykotsmovi Police Department relayed reports from drives of only a few feet visibility at times in blowing dust.

High Wind in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS FROM HIGHWAY 264 NORTH, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 15:00:00 to 03-APR-09 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An anemometer in Tuba City just 5 miles over the zone boundary reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH.

High Wind in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 15:40:00 to 03-APR-09 19:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gusts to 66 MPH with sustained winds to 44 MPH were recorded in Window Rock.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 08:38:00 to 03-APR-09 22:38:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 69 MPH.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 08:38:00 to 03-APR-09 22:38:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Spotter near I-40 and Leupp Road reported 68 MPH winds and visibility down to 100 feet in blowing dust.  I-40 was shut down due to the strong winds and blowing dust. An anemometer on the edge of Meteor Crater recorded a peak wind gust of 91 MPH. The edge of the crater often has much stronger winds than the surrounding area due to the topography of the crater. Tuba City reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH.

Dust Storm in CHINLE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 10:30:00 to 03-APR-09 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Navajo Police Department in Chinle reported zero visibility in blowing dust with significant traffic back ups on highways. The Canyon de Chelly National Monument reported visibility near 1/8 of a mile in blowing dust.

High Wind in YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 10:04:00 to 03-APR-09 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak wind gust of 58 MPH was reported in Prescott. A wind gust to 71 MPH were recorded in Seligman on the northern border of the zone.

High Wind in COCONINO PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 15:00:00 to 03-APR-09 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A wind gust to 71 MPH were recorded in Seligman on the southern border of the zone. The Fraziers Well RAWS recorded wind gusts to 58 MPH.

High Wind in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 16:30:00 to 03-APR-09 22:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Show Low Airport recorded peak wind gusts to 60 MPH on the northwestern edge of this zone.

Strong Wind in YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 16:00:00 to 03-APR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Chino Valley reported strong wind (52 MPH) that blew down fences and caused shingle damage on multiple homes. A 15 foot tower similar to a hunting blind was knocked over even though the posts were set in concrete.

High Wind in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 10:45:00 to 03-APR-09 22:16:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH in Doney Park. Flagstaff Police Department reported visibility less than 50 feet on I-40 east of Flagstaff with several traffic accidents by 1100 AM.

High Wind in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 264, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 08:38:00 to 03-APR-09 22:38:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Significant sand dune formation was reported around Dilkon due to the very strong winds. Nearby anemometers suggest the wind gusts were up to 72 MPH.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-09 11:39:00 to 03-APR-09 22:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The St Johns Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 61 MPH. A spotter in Sanders reported a peak wind gust of 68 MPH at around 1:50 PM. The Petrified Forest National Park reported a peak wind gust of 60 MPH.