John Farley
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'Multiple' fatalities, numerous crashes in dust storm on I-55 in south-central Illinois
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Mike Smith
EF5
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
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John Farley
Supporter
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
Illinois dust storm causes dozens of car crashes, at least 6 fatalities along I-55 in Montgomery, Sangamon counties | CNN
Jason N
EF4
Another reason to be mindful of reductions to vis while chasing this season.
J Holder
EF2
Not sure I'd call the area between STL and Springfield South Central Illinois, but okay...
