A monsoon and massive dust storm rolled into Arizona Thursday, leading to power outages, flight delays and a temporary suspension of a college football game.
Massive plumes of dust blew into Arizona State University's football stadium just before halftime during their season-opening game against Southern Utah, forcing the match to be delayed.
Dust storms, also known as a "haboob," typically occurs in Arizona during monsoon season from June to September, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
As the dust began to dissipate, a lightning storm moved into the area, forcing a ground stop on operations at the Sky Harbor Airport, which cause several flights to be delayed or canceled.
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The stormy weather knocked down tree limbs, sent unsecured object airborne and left tens of thousands without power Thursday, according to NBC affiliate KPNX.
