Illinois Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 13:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:28PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Southerly winds gusting 30 to 40 mph may result in patchy blowing dust this afternoon and early evening. If you are driving, be aware that there may be sudden reductions in visibility as low as one mile. The blowing dust potential will come to an end as thunderstorms bring rain to the region this evening.
Area Description: 
Knox; Stark; Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Fulton; Tazewell; McLean; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL