Parts of Chicagoland are under a rare blowing dust advisory ahead of severe storms set to impact the region tonight.
Here’s a breakdown of the forecast and what the advisory is all about.
Blowing dust advisory in effect Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory for parts of Chicagoland until 6 p.m. Monday.
The advisory impacts portions of Southwest Chicagoland including Kendall and Grundy counties, along with Northwest Indiana.
The advisory predicts areas of blowing dust with visibility as low as one quarter of a mile, creating dangerous road conditions.
Visibility could reportedly decrease rapidly over short distances. The NWS recommends exercising caution when driving in open areas this afternoon.
In Chicago proper, we’ll enjoy a sunny start to the day and a high of 79 degrees.
Come nighttime, conditions will take a turn for the stormier with showers and thunderstorms likely before 3 a.m.
The overall chance of precipitation is 60% with wind gusts up to 25 mph possible.