Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 4 at 9:41AM CDT until May 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 7:41am
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile in blowing dust
expected. The blowing dust will occur in open agricultural areas.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Instruction:
Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances. Slow down and
exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon.
Area Description:
La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Kankakee; Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Southern Will; Eastern Will; Lake; Porter; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: