Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 1:45PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
...A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY...
The combination of unseasonably warm temperatures (highs in the
60s), dry conditions (RH values around 15-25%), and gusty west-
southwest winds (gusting around 35-40 mph) will lead to an
elevated fire danger on Wednesday. While fuel moistures may be
more questionable in some areas, local fire agencies indicate that
finer fuels are primed and could lead to rapid fire spread in
these conditions. For this reason, a Fire Weather Watch has been
issued for portions of northern Illinois on Wednesday. Confidence
in Red Flag Warning criteria being met is currently highest along
and north of Interstate 88.
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening.
* Affected Area...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake IL, Ogle, Lee,
De Kalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and
Will.
* Timing...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent.
* Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Varoitus voimassa ke klo 17:00 - to klo 4:00
