A multiday siege of severe weather is unfolding across the Midwest and Plains, bringing threats of large hail

Chicago's Rare Dust Storm: A Wake-Up Call for Drivers and Farmers

In an unusual turn of events, a dust storm warning was issued for the Chicago area on Friday evening, marking the first such alert for the city. The combination of high winds exceeding 50 mph and dry, plowed fields led to visibility dropping to as low as 500 feet, creating hazardous travel conditions. Several traffic accidents were reported as a result of the limited visibility.