Strong Storms Hit Central-Eastern U.S.

Since May 15, 2025, strong storms have been hitting the central to eastern United States across a wide range of areas, including Kentucky and Missouri. As of May 19, the strong storms have caused at least 28 deaths, many power systems suffered heavy damage, many buildings were damaged. 17 May, a rare dust storm continued to affect the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States, about 100 kilometers per hour winds wrapped in sand and dust, quickly shrouded the Chicago “skyline”, causing serious impacts on the local traffic. The impact on local transportation was severe.