An approaching storm system produced strong winds and blowing dust across areas of northern Arizona.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 11:15:00 to 26-MAR-14 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An ADOT wind sensor at Two Guns recorded a peak wind gust of 66 MPH at 1130 AM.

High Wind in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 16:45:00 to 26-MAR-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Window Rock ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at 453 PM.

Dust Storm in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 15:30:00 to 26-MAR-14 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blowing dust reduced the visibility to less than four miles at times.

Dust Storm in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 11:00:00 to 26-MAR-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blowing dust reduced the visibility down to 500 feet at times.

Strong Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 10:50:00 to 26-MAR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two boat trailers were rolled over by the wind on I-40 near mile post 241.

Dust Storm in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 11:20:00 to 26-MAR-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow ASOS reported blowing dust with the visibility down to 3/4 of a mile at times. The wind was gusting over 50 (up to 69) MPH during this time.

High Wind in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 13:15:00 to 26-MAR-14 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Show Low ASOS reported wind gusts above 50 MPH between 1215 and 315 PM. The peak wind gust was 58 MPH at 1235 PM.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 15:30:00 to 26-MAR-14 18:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at St Johns reported wind gusts in excess of 50 MPH for over two hours. The peak wind gust of 60 MPH was reported at 1516 PM.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 11:45:00 to 26-MAR-14 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Winslow reported wind gusts in excess of 58 MPH for close to two hours. The peak gusts were 69 MPH. Blowing dust was also reported. The ADOT wind sensor at Jackrabbit reported a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at 239 PM.

Dust Storm in CHINLE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 26-MAR-14 11:00:00 to 26-MAR-14 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blowing dust reduced the visibility to 1000 feet about halfway between Teec Nos Pos and Kayenta including the Dennehotso area (Mile post 410 on Highway 160). The wind gusts were estimated around 40 MPH with the visibility down to around a mile for much of the afternoon and less than 1/4 mile at times in the community of Many Farms.