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| event_type | Dust Storm |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 1,171,555 |
| episode_id | 190,561 |
| begin_utc | 2024-05-21T23:09:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2024-05-22T04:51:00+00:00 |
| state | ILLINOIS |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | MCLEAN |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 0.00K |
| damage_crops | 0.00K |
| wfo_source | Broadcast Media |
| episode_narrative | Deep-layer mixing within a dry pre-frontal airmass resulted in strong southerly winds gusting 40-50mph across central Illinois on May 21st. Scattered showers and thunderstorms well ahead of the front brought higher momentum air down to the surface causing localized gusts of 55-65 mph during the evening. Due to recently plowed farm fields and dry conditions, the strong winds were able to loft dust from the fields, creating widespread reductions in visibility...with a few spots reporting near zero visibility at times. Several major highways were temporarily closed due to the dust...including I-55 near Shirley and McLean in McLean County, I-155 near Hopedale in Tazewell County, and I-74 between LeRoy and Farmer City in McLean and DeWitt counties. A number of traffic accidents occurred due to the poor visibility, including one that injured 6 people on IL-54 between Mount Pulaski and Chestnut in southern Logan County. |
| event_narrative | Blowing dust reduced visibilities to near zero at times, prompting the temporary closure of I-55 between Shirley and McLean, as well as I-74 between LeRoy and the DeWitt County line. No injuries were reported. |
| year | 2,024 |
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