'Multiple' fatalities, numerous crashes in dust storm on I-55 in south-central Illinois

[John Farley]

'Multiple' fatalities, numerous crashes in dust storm on I-55 in south-central Illinois (stltoday.com)

 

[Mike Smith]

Here is a satellite loop of the blowing dust: https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellite-blog/images/2023/05/230501_goes16_dustRGB_IL_anim.gif

Brief description:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653164774404812802

 

[John Farley]

Looks like a very narrow band of dust, but at freeway speeds that is all it takes. Here is a somewhat more detailed report from CNN:

Illinois dust storm causes dozens of car crashes, at least 6 fatalities along I-55 in Montgomery, Sangamon counties | CNN

 

[Jason N]

Another reason to be mindful of reductions to vis while chasing this season.

 

[J Holder]

Not sure I'd call the area between STL and Springfield South Central Illinois, but okay...