
A dust storm that brought visibility to near zero swept across the Chicago area Friday, prompting the first dust storm warning ever issued to the city, officials said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The “wall of dust” that struck the South Side and other areas occurred on a day in which high winds of 50 mph were forecast, and as a storm system caused at least one deadly tornado in Missouri.
Main Idea: Chicago was hit by a rare dust storm on Friday that cut visibility to near zero and led to the city’s first-ever dust storm warning.
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Near-zero visibility in Chicago can cause car crashes, flight delays, and missed work for households and businesses.
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