Ford County Emergency Management Agency

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

🚨 WEATHER ALERT:
..BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING... Winds will be abating with sunset early this evening, bringing an end to to the threat of blowing dust.

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05/04/2026

🚨 WEATHER ALERT: WHAT...Patchy blowing dust with localized visibility of one mile or less expected. The blowing dust will occur near open agricultural areas.
..BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Patchy blowing dust with localized visibility of one mile or less expected. The blowing dust will occur near open agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Locally reduced visibility may lead to locally hazardous driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances. Slow down and exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon. &&

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05/04/2026

🚨 WEATHER ALERT: WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile in blowing dust expected. The blowing dust will occur in open agricultural areas.
..BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile in blowing dust expected. The blowing dust will occur in open agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances. Slow down and exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon. &&

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05/04/2026

🚨 WEATHER ALERT: WHAT...Visibility as low as a quarter mile in blowing dust, particularly in open agricultural areas.
..BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility as low as a quarter mile in blowing dust, particularly in open agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances, slow down and exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. &&

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05/01/2026

Having Marshall on our team is a great asset. ♥️

05/01/2026

With severe weather impacting many parts of the U.S., review this checklist to see if you are prepared:
📱Do you have a reliable way to receive weather alerts?
🏠Do you know your safest shelter location at home/work/school?
🎒Is your emergency kit stocked with essential supplies?

04/28/2026

Ford County appears to be clear at present. Some storms may move into the area later tonight; please report any storm-related damages that occur.

Susan Whitebird
Ford County EMA
Secretary 

04/28/2026

Ford County spotters are currently active within the county and updates will be provided as observations are made.

Susan Whitebird
Ford County EMA
Secretary