Chicago Skyline VANISHES! Watch the Incredible Dust Storm!

Around 6:45 p.m. on May 16, 2025, a massive dust storm swept across Chicago, causing the city's iconic skyline to completely disappear behind a thick wall of dust. Videos captured the shocking scene as visibility dropped to near zero.

The dust storm, fueled by strong winds, prompted dust storm warnings across the Chicago area and parts of Northwest Indiana. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued urgent warnings, advising residents to stay indoors and avoid travel due to life-threatening conditions on several major highways. The NWS reported that the storm was beginning to ease in Chicago by 7:40 p.m., but the dust continued to move north.

The NWS tweet highlighted the severity: "A dust storm continues to race across the Chicago metro resulting in near zero visibility and hazardous travel. Dust will continue north over the next couple hours. Isolated storms are also developing in northeast IL which may result in damaging winds."

Startling images and videos from across the region showcased the intensity of the storm, with one witness describing it as a "wall of dust." The impact was significant, affecting visibility and prompting travel advisories on numerous interstate highways.

Satellite imagery revealed the sheer scale of the dust storm, showing a massive cloud covering a large swathe of the Midwest. Officials urged drivers to stay off the roads in affected areas due to life-threatening travel conditions.

While the immediate danger has subsided, the event serves as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of heeding weather warnings. The dust storm was a truly remarkable and unsettling event for Chicago residents.

Affected Highways (according to initial reports): I-39, I-55, I-57, I-80, I-90, I-94, I-294, I-355, Indiana I-80, Indiana I-90, Indiana I-94, Indiana I-65, I-88, I-290.