Dust storm knocks out power for thousands in Phoenix area

Dust storm knocks out power for thousands in Phoenix area

Power was knocked out for more than 10,000 people on Friday evening after a massive dust storm moved through the Phoenix area.

Visibility was reduced to less than a quarter of a mile in some areas as the storm, reportedly 2,000 feet high, hit the region.

Photo: A large dust storm moves through the Phoenix area on July 25, 2014. (KPNX)