High winds and dust swept across Las Vegas on July 1, causing power outages for thousands. Clark County opened cooling centers and an emergency shelter.

At least six cars were trapped when power poles fell during a dust storm in Las Vegas. No injuries were reported from the incident.

The National Weather Service has issued a dust storm warning for Maricopa County for July 2. Flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor also were halted.

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Residents and local businesses are still picking up the pieces from yesterday's dust storm and are now bracing for the return of triple-digit heat.

Chances of rain increase toward the afternoon, with the possibility of gusty winds and blowing dust. Here's the forecast in metro Phoenix.

A monsoon storm could develop late on July 2, with gusty winds and blowing dust. On average, the first monsoon storm arrives in Phoenix during the first week of July. Chances of showers will ...