Dust Storm Warning Issued for Sangamon 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 southwestern Sangamon County in central Illinois until 3:30 PM CDT, with near zero visibility and strong winds in excess of 40 mph posing a dangerous threat.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Sangamon County, 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 Sangamon County, Illinois.
Dust Storm Warning in Sangamon County
Alert Details
A Dust Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Lincoln IL. It is effective from 2:28 PM CDT on May 3, 2026, until 3:30 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southwestern Sangamon County in central Illinois, including the cities of Springfield, Chatham, Auburn, Pawnee, New Berlin, Divernon, Loami, Southern View, Curran, Berlin, and Glenarm. It also impacts Interstate 55 between mile markers 80 and 92, and Interstate 72 between mile markers 83 and 99.
What You Should Do
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. Motorists should not drive into a dust storm; remember to PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Expected Conditions
Hazardous conditions include near zero visibility and strong winds in excess of 40 mph.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 2:28 PM CDT on May 3, 2026, and will expire at 3:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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