According to the National Weather Service, the last time a dust storm affected Chicago was on May 31, 1985. Newspaper ...

The National Weather Service said it was the result of 60 to 70 mph winds that blew over dry farmlands, collecting dust into the air, and blowing it through the Chicago area. The dust swept over ...

Dust storm warnings continued across the Chicago area into the evening, with images showing the massive cloud of dust swallowing buildings in downtown Chicago. In Chicago, videos captured the ...

A soggy Tuesday with possible severe storms, cooler temps, and a slow warm-up through the holiday weekend—get your full ...

CHICAGO – The skies over Chicago became an apocalyptic scene Friday as a dust storm raced through the Windy City. The National Weather Service started issuing alerts about the dust in central ...

Donation Options Search Search Search A group of people pack up their picnic gear as a dust storm blankets the area at Montrose Harbor on Friday. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share Chicago ...

The Weather Channel Posted: May 17, 2025 | Last updated: May 24, 2025 High winds and bare fields combined into a rare dust storm that swept through Chicago on Friday.

Editor's Note: The latest update on power outages and storm damage for Friday, May 16 can be found here. Our original story continues below. A series of powerful thunderstorms blew through the ...

A dust storm hit Chicago on Friday, with authorities warning other Illinois cities about zero-visibility conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple Dust Storm Warnings for ...

A rare dust storm engulfed the city of Chicago, creating apocalyptic sights and dropping visibility levels to near zero.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was a threat of storms Thursday night in the Chicago area. There were also record-high temperatures. A Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Warning were in effect for ...