May 16th, 2025 continues to be an interesting weather day and is keeping meteorologists like me on their toes. Earlier in the afternoon, tornadic storms impacts St. Louis, Missouri and now there is a Dust Storm Warning issued for Chicago, Illinois. Yes, Chicago.

A dust storm that brought visibility to near zero swept across the Chicago area Friday, prompting the first dust storm warning ever issued to the city, officials said.

Widespread damage, including toppled trees and power lines, were reported. The tornado was part of a larger severe weather system that threatened numerous states.

At least five people have died and more than 5,000 buildings were damaged after a tornado tore through St Louis in Missouri. The tornado swept along a major road, tearing roofs off houses, uprooting trees and knocking down power lines on Friday evening.