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Dust storm engulfing much of northern Illinois, weather officials urge caution

A massive dust storm was racing toward Chicago and the rest of northern Illinois, putting motorists and people with respiratory illnesses at risk, weather officials warned Friday evening.

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Illinois dust storms: What's behind Chicago's bad weather, and where is the storm coming from?

A dust storm hit Normal, Illinois, causing the NWS to issue a warning for McLean County. Powerful winds reached 60 mph, leading to near zero visibility.

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Rare dust storm blows through Chicago area

The National Weather Service said it was only the second time its Chicago office ever issued a dust storm warning.

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Missouri and Illinois Residents on Alert for Week of Storms, NWS Advises Vigilance in Face of Severe Weather

Missouri and parts of Illinois brace for a week of storms, with potential severe weather and heavy rain starting tonight.

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Wall of Dust Races Across Central Illinois and Pushes Into Chicago

Day turned to night in northwest Indiana and north-central Illinois on Friday as a rare dust storm shrouded the skies.

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Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Heartland communities decimated by tornadoes face renewed storm risk

Communities just now entering recovery mode in the wake of deadly tornadoes and severe weather will be at risk again as ...

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Tornado emergency declared in Illinois as twister hits: 'the situation is life threatening'

A tornado emergency has been declared in parts of Illinois as a 'life-threatening' twister tears through the state. The ...

Illinois weather enthusiasts alarmed at how federal cuts may endanger lives and diminish pursuit

The weather service’s Inability to keep up with current storms and potential loss of archived data is worrisome, hobbyists ...

Possible 2-inch hail, destructive winds tonight, Friday. See the weather forecast for Illinois

Scattered storms, destructive winds and elevated fire danger are forecasted in central Illinois and Chicago the next two days ...

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Dust Storm Friday Was City’s Worst Since 1930s, Weather Service Says

Storms on Friday sent dust from Central Illinois farms into the city. Chicago hasn't seen a dust storm that significant since 1934, during the height of the Dust Bowl.

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National Weather Service to survey damages of at least six tornado paths

Survey teams will visit at least six tornado damaged paths across the region from the May 16 storms which hit our region.

Severe weather possible Thursday, likely Friday in central Illinois

Peoria, Ill (WMBD) — Central Illinois will experience near record warmth on Thursday but a cold front will bring a highly ...

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How National Weather Service staffing shortages are already making weather forecasts worse

Many NWS offices are now short-staffed, following recent Department of Government Efficiency-ordered staff cuts and voluntary ...

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