Illinois, Indiana Blowing Dust Advisory | Effective 05/12/2026 07:36

Headline: 
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 12 at 9:36AM CDT until May 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires: 
May 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Patchy blowing dust with localized visibility of one mile or less expected. The blowing dust will occur near open agricultural areas. * WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Grundy, Kankakee, and Southern Will Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Locally reduced visibility may lead to locally hazardous driving conditions.
Instruction: 
Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances. Slow down and exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon.
Area Description: 
La Salle; Grundy; Kankakee; Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Southern Will; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL