The Chicago area is once again looking at a stormy evening with the potential for some severe weather Friday night, and a rare dust storm warning was issued for much of the Chicago area as blowing dust is causing reduced visibility on several Interstate highways.

May 16th, 2025 continues to be an interesting weather day and is keeping meteorologists like me on their toes. Earlier in the afternoon, tornadic storms impacts St. Louis, Missouri and now there is a Dust Storm Warning issued for Chicago, Illinois. Yes, Chicago.

An outbreak of severe weather spawned numerous thunderstorm warnings and wind gusts in excess of 70 miles per hour in some locations.