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UPDATE: Dust Storm Warning ends in Central IL; I-55, I-74 closures remain
By Simmy Wood,
2024-05-21
Update at 8:17 p.m.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Dust Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Lincoln has now expired for Central Illinois.
Until rain and winds settle, Illinois State Police said I-55 near McLean and I-74 near LeRoy will both remain closed. Drivers are urged to either stay vigilant or avoid traveling entirely to stay as safe as possible.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a dust storm warning for several Central Illinois counties until 8:15 p.m.
This includes:
Logan County
Piatt County
De Witt County
Vermilion County
Champaign County
Macon County
Cities like Champaign, Urbana, Decatur, Danville, Lincoln, Rantoul, Clinton, Monticello, Hoopeston, Savoy, Mahomet, and Mount Zion are all at moderate risk.
Officials noted that travelling through these dust storms is dangerous and life-threatening travel. The most impacted roadways are currently:
Though drivers are urged to avoid traveling at this time, Illinois State Police are still diverting I-74 West traffic by Farmer City north onto US Highway 136 at Exit 152. Drivers will continue until Route 51 towards LeRoy.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Illinois State Police are adjusting an I-74 West traffic diversion to Exit 152.
Traffic was previously rerouted to Exit 159 to Farmer City. On account of the ongoing heavy dust storms in the area, ISP is now directing drivers north onto US Highway 136 at Exit 152 until Route 51 towards LeRoy.
They continue to urge caution as the storms create an extreme lack of visibility.
FARMER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police are urging caution as a dust storm covers Interstate 74 West of Farmer City.
They say the storm is causing zero visibility in the area. Traffic is currently being diverted at Exit 159 to Farmer City. Drivers can proceed along Route 150.
Officials with ISP added that there is a large backup on the interstate, and ask drivers to either avoid the area or use an alternate route.
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