See the moment a dust storm blanketed Chicago; "It's like …
May 17, 2025 · A fast-moving dust storm swept across the Chicago area Friday evening, creating an eerie sight as a thick haze quickly blanketed the region.
Weather service report analyzes May dust storm's path and origin
Jun 3, 2025 · When the storm’s leading edge crossed Interstate 74, multiple crashes resulted in a closure of the roadway. By 5:45 p.m., the storm expanded approximately 40–50 miles wide …
Chicago dust storm: A deep dive into the rare and historic …
May 24, 2025 · The National Weather Service issued Chicago’s first dust storm warning on May 16. A combination of dry soil, strong winds, and thunderstorms caused the rare plume. It was …
Where did the Illinois dust storm come from and why did it …
May 19, 2025 · A large dust storm swept through Illinois Friday, sparking the first-ever dust storm warning for Chicago as it led to numerous crashes and travel warnings across the state. So …
Video: Rare dust storm blankets Chicago - CNN
May 17, 2025 · The National Weather Service attributed this to 60 to 70 mph winds that blew over dry farmlands, collecting dust and blowing it through the Chicago area, according to CNN …
Rare dust storm blows through Chicago area - MSN
A rare dust storm warning was issued for much of the Chicago area Friday night as fast-moving wall of dust blanketed the city and suburbs in a thick haze.
Chicago experiences first dust storm since the Dust Bowl 91 …
May 17, 2025 · The storm was carrying dust picked up from farms in central Illinois, and raced north toward the Chicago area, bringing 60- to 70-mph winds and reducing visibility to less …
NOAA Satellites Watch Dust Storm Sweep Across the Midwest
May 20, 2025 · While dust storms are uncommon, but not unprecedented, in the Midwest, it is very rare for one to impact Chicago. According to NWS Chicago, the last time a dust storm of …
Compelling images, video: Rare dust storm blankets Chicagoland
May 17, 2025 · CHICAGO (WGN) — Friday’s sunny afternoon turned dark as the sun was temporarily blocked out by a rare dust storm that blanketed Chicagoland. A combination of low …
Chicago Blanketed In Dust Storm - The Weather Channel
Jun 1, 2025 · High winds and bare fields combined into a rare dust storm that swept through Chicago on Friday. The vast blanket of dust began in northwest Indiana and moved across …
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