A historic dust storm swept across Chicago and northern Illinois, plunging the area into near-zero visibility conditions. Weather officials issued the first-ever dust storm warning for the city as strong winds stirred up dry soil, creating hazardous travel conditions and prompting emergency declarations across multiple counties. Satellite images captured an apocalyptic wall of dust covering the skyline, reminiscent of events from history books. As the storm moved through, it caused numerous car crashes and power outages, with reports of thousands without electricity. Residents are urged to avoid travel as authorities work to manage the impact of this rare meteorological phenomenon.