'Apocalyptic' Wall of Dust Descended on Chicago Yesterday (Video)
An "apocalyptic" wall of dust moved through the greater Chicago area, and the footage is pretty wild. Watch here.
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Dust Storm Engulfs Illinois Neighborhood: Dramatic Video Emerges
Normal, Illinois, residents witnessed an unexpected and dramatic weather event on May 16th, 2025, as a significant dust storm swept through their neighborhood. Videos shared on social media captured the intensity of the storm, showing a massive wall of dust reducing visibility to near zero. The National Weather Service had issued dust storm warnings for parts of Illinois, and this event serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather. One resident, Stephanie Alderson Heppe, who captured the video, stated, "I've never seen anything like it. The dust was so thick, it was hard to breathe." The storm passed quickly, leaving behind a layer of dust, but caused no reported injuries or significant property damage. This event underscores the importance of heeding weather warnings and taking necessary precautions during severe weather.
