Dust Storm Warning Issued for McLean County, Illinois
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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 is in effect for eastern McLean County in central Illinois until 5:00 PM CDT, with visibility less than a quarter mile and winds over 40 mph posing life-threatening travel risks.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Illinois
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
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Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Illinois.
Dust Storm Warning in McLean County
Alert Details
A Dust Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Lincoln, IL. It is effective from 3:32 PM CDT on May 4, 2026, until 5:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects eastern McLean County in central Illinois, including the locations of Colfax, Downs, Saybrook, Arrowsmith, Cropsey, Ellsworth, Cooksville, Anchor, Holder, and Moraine View State Park. It also includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 142 and 145.
What You Should Do
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. Pull Aside, Stay Alive! When visibility drops, pull far off the road, put your vehicle in park, turn the lights off, and keep your foot off the brake. Infants, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues are urged to take precautions.
Expected Conditions
Expect less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in excess of 40 mph, leading to dangerous life-threatening travel.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 3:32 PM CDT to 5:00 PM CDT on May 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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