Special Weather Statement Illinois, Indiana | Effective 03/25/2026 11:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 25 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 25, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires: 
March 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
The combination of southwesterly winds gusting up to 30 mph and very dry conditions with minimum relative humidity values falling into the 15 to 25 percent range will lead to an elevated fire danger this afternoon. Limit outdoor activities that involve open flames or sparks, including operating farm equipment, parking on grass, and improperly discarding smoking materials.
Area Description: 
Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Lake; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Kankakee; Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will; Lake; Porter; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov