Blowing Dust Advisory issued for Vermilion County until 6PM 
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Logan County in central Illinois...
Woodford County in central Illinois...
Piatt County in central Illinois...
De Witt County in central Illinois...
Tazewell County in central Illinois...
Vermilion County in east central Illinois...
McLean County in central Illinois...
Champaign County in east central Illinois...
Macon County in central Illinois...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 400 PM CDT, blowing dust was reported in several locations in central IL.
HAZARD...Less than one half mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 31.
Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 28.
Interstate 474 between mile markers 10 and 14.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 111 and 186.
Interstate 57 between mile markers 218 and 259.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 126 and 182.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 94 and 219.
Locations impacted include...
Peoria, Champaign, Bloomington, Decatur, Normal, Urbana, Pekin, Danville, East Peoria, Morton, Lincoln, Rantoul, Clinton, Monticello, Hoopeston, Eureka, Washington, Savoy, Mahomet, and Mount Zion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.
Address/Location
Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency
201 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-443-6011
