Illinois is familiar with many types of severe weather warnings, but an alert issued Tuesday in Sangamon County is decidedly less common.
According to the National Weather Service, a dust storm warning was issued along a stretch of Interstate 72 in the western portion of the county, and will remain in effect until 6:45 p.m.
An earlier warning had been canceled, but a new warning was issued after poor visibility developed again in the region between Berlin and New Berlin.
Illinois State Police have shut down the interstate between mile posts 84 to 87, according to the department.
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A wind advisory and a severe thunderstorm watch were also issued for the area, as severe storms could churn up wind gusts in excess of 45-to-50 miles per hour.
Closer to Chicago, no watches have yet been announced, but the area remains at a “slight” threat of severe weather.
