dusty skies 3-19-25

dusty skies 3-19-25

 maxuser

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Many central Illinoisans have noted the brownish eerie sky across the area Wednesday morning. 

The change in color is directly related to the incoming storms and frontal system.
 
The brownish sky is actually a plume of dust that is being kicked up, ahead of the storms, due to strong winds.
 
The dust may help inhibit some of the storms later today, but it is unlikely to prevent them.
 
What is more likely to occur is what some call "dirty rain".
 
This could cause rain to fall with the dust and therefore having a dirty appearance.
 
In the end, a car wash is going to be needed in the near future.
 
Wind gusts are expected to get upwards of 50 mph ahead of the storms later this afternoon and evening.
 
Copyright 2025 WAND TV. All rights reserved.Â