Dust storm hits Phoenix, limiting visibility

by Matt Haldane
Jul. 5, 2011

A large dust storm rolling through the Phoenix area obscured visibility and created dangerous driving conditions Tuesday evening.

The storm traveled across much of the Valley at 30 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. It originated near Tucson and reached metro Phoenix about 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport had to shut down about an hour, causing some flight delays. the rest