Dust Storm Warning for Central Illinois Counties
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NOAA issued it on May 13, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Dust Storm Warning has been issued for several counties in central Illinois, including Champaign and McLean, with visibility dropping to near zero and strong winds until 5:15 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Illinois
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln, IL, has issued a Dust Storm Warning. This alert is effective from 3:14 PM CDT on May 4, 2026, until 5:15 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Champaign, IL; De Witt, IL; McLean, IL; Macon, IL; and Piatt, IL. Specific locations include Champaign, Rantoul, Monticello, Mahomet, Forsyth, Farmer City, Fisher, Bement, Argenta, Mansfield, Oreana, De Land, Bondville, Weldon, Ivesdale, Cisco, Lake Of The Woods, Seymour, White Heath, and Ludlow. It also impacts highways such as Interstate 57 between mile markers 233 and 241 and 248 and 257, Interstate 72 between mile markers 148 and 182, and Interstate 74 between mile markers 154 and 180.
What You Should Do
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights, and keep your foot off the brake. Infants, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues are urged to take precautions.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in excess of 40 mph, posing a dangerous life-threatening travel situation.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 3:14 PM CDT on May 4, 2026, and expires at 5:15 PM CDT on May 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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