Severe weather in Arizona

Severe weather hit several locations in Arizona on Monday.A tornado was reported near Williams, near the Grand Canyon, while a dust storm swept through Phoenix, lowering visibility and whipping around palm trees.

Up to 10 homes were damaged after the tornado touched down Monday in northern Arizona, but authorities said there were no reported injuries.

The National Weather Service said a strong line of thunderstorms hit northwestern Coconino County around 1:30 p.m.County officials said 8 to 10 homes were damaged in the Junipine Estates community located 8 miles north of Williams.Search and rescue units from the county sheriff's office were conducting "life and property" assessments in the affected community with some downed power lines reported and some homes sustaining roof damage.