Dust storm blows across Phoenix-area

A dust storm blew through Arizona on Saturday night.

The dust storm warning from the National Weather Service was for areas near Phoenix, Casa Grande, Florence, Gila Bend, and parts nearby interstates 8 and 10.

Afternoon thunderstorms around southeast Phoenix created the areas for the dust storm. The storm went through that area and moved west towards the valley throughout the night.

The dust storm warnings took place from roughly 6:45 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

This is the first significant dust storm of the summer.

APS reported power outages across the valley.

Storms hammering Phx metro area. Multiple outages across valley. We will update as more info is known. Please stay safe.

— APS (@apsFYI) June 28, 2015

We have gone from 14K out to 9K out in Phx metro area. Crews working hard. Outage info now available on http://t.co/NRgVsxR9TN

— APS (@apsFYI) June 28, 2015

SRP reported over 15,000 power outages across the valley.

We have 15,400 customers out of power across the Valley due to storm. See outage map for updates in your area: http://t.co/ZU5FcKFJue #azwx

— Salt River Project (@SRPconnect) June 28, 2015

Phoenix response crews are ready for the monsoon season to begin.