TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - A large dust storm struck Phoenix and parts of Pinal County on Monday afternoon.
The wave of dust, also known as a "haboob," was produced by severe storms east of Phoenix.
Those storms blasted out gusty outflows that kicked up the dust and dirt from the desert and farm fields surrounding Phoenix. Viability was down to 100 yards in spots.
On Interstate 8 west of Casa Grande, there was a 7 vehicle accident with only minor injuries reported.
Storms in Southeast Arizona did not reach severe levels but did produce strong wind gusts on the south and east side of the Tucson metropolitan area.
A 49 mph wind gust was recorded at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. At the Tucson International Airport, a 46 mph wind gust was recorded. Dime sized hails was reported in Green Valley with small hail also hitting parts of Vail and Corona de Tucson.
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