Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Henry IL, Mercer, McDonough, and Warren
Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 20, 2026 01:11
Until: Feb 20, 2026 10:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Everywhere north of the I-70 corridor.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 19, 2026 19:51
Until: Feb 20, 2026 10:00
Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford,
Fulton, Tazewell, McLean and Mason.
* TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 10:36
Until: Feb 19, 2026 02:00
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue...
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois,
and northeast Missouri.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...West-southwest winds 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of
control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme. Outdoor
burning should be avoided.
From: Feb 18, 2026 20:03
Until: Feb 19, 2026 02:00
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today...
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois,
and northeast Missouri.
* TIMING...Through this evening.
* WINDS...West-southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 40
to 50 mph, strongest winds north of I-80.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of
control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme. Outdoor
burning should be avoided.
From: Feb 18, 2026 15:00
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:30
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Stark and Marshall.
* TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.
* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 06:18
Until: Feb 18, 2026 18:30
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Peoria, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, McLean and
Mason.
* TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 06:18
Until: Feb 18, 2026 18:30
Fire Weather Watch
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Stark and Marshall.
* TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 17, 2026 19:47
Until: Feb 18, 2026 10:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
A few gusts may exceed 50 mph wherever isolated showers develop
later this evening.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Illinois.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 17, 2026 19:40
Until: Feb 18, 2026 07:00
Fire Weather Watch
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday...
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois.
* 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.
From: Feb 17, 2026 20:31
Until: Feb 18, 2026 04:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 28, 2026 07:47
Until: Jan 28, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 27, 2026 20:01
Until: Jan 28, 2026 10:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 24 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 27, 2026 10:13
Until: Jan 27, 2026 22:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 below.
* WHERE...Christian, De Witt, Logan, Macon, McLean, Piatt, Sangamon,
Shelby, and Moultrie Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 27, 2026 02:01
Until: Jan 27, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.
* WHERE...Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford,
Fulton, and Schuyler Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:51
Until: Jan 25, 2026 10:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...From midnight Sunday Night to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:47
Until: Jan 25, 2026 10:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches, with 10 to 12 inches possible from I-70 south.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing and drifting
snow is possible Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening with north
winds gusting 20 to 25 mph.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:51
Until: Jan 25, 2026 10:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches, with 10 to 12 inches possible from I-70 south.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing and drifting
snow is possible Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening with north
winds gusting 20 to 25 mph.
From: Jan 24, 2026 10:20
Until: Jan 24, 2026 22:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford,
Fulton, and Schuyler Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 24, 2026 10:20
Until: Jan 24, 2026 22:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford,
Fulton, and Knox Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:53
Until: Jan 24, 2026 10:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Illinois.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:53
Until: Jan 24, 2026 10:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and
northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some sporadic wind chills below 30 below may
still occur along and north of Hwy 20 this afternoon and late
evening.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:52
Until: Jan 24, 2026 02:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
9 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 23, 2026 08:27
Until: Jan 23, 2026 22:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
inches.
* WHERE...Mason, McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton, and
Schuyler Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 23, 2026 08:27
Until: Jan 23, 2026 22:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois and east central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight
CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 17:24
Until: Jan 22, 2026 03:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois and east central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight
CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 17:24
Until: Jan 22, 2026 03:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below
possible.
* WHERE...Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford,
Fulton, and Knox Counties.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
30 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:44
Until: Jan 21, 2026 22:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois and east central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight
CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:46
Until: Jan 21, 2026 17:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois and east central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight
CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:46
Until: Jan 21, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Illinois.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 06:57
Until: Jan 19, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 19, 2026 09:02
Until: Jan 19, 2026 17:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in 30 minutes or less. Frostbite and hypothermia
will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 19, 2026 02:47
Until: Jan 19, 2026 12:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below expected
late tonight and Monday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Illinois.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 18, 2026 19:36
Until: Jan 19, 2026 10:00
Special Weather Statement
Strong northwest winds gusting to 40 to 45 mph will continue over
northwest and west central Illinois through 3 A.M. before
gradually easing. There will also be narrow corridors of snow
showers in parts of northwest and west central Illinois that will
lead to temporary sharply reduced visibility, including near I-74
in Henry County. Use caution if traveling, especially high profile
vehicles, and allow plenty of extra time to reach your
destination.
From: Jan 19, 2026 05:57
Until: Jan 19, 2026 09:00
Special Weather Statement
..Gusty Snow Showers This Evening...
Scattered snow showers associated with an Arctic cold front will
affect portions of central IL this evening. In addition, west-
northwest winds will gust up to 40 mph. The heavier snow showers will
result in localized visibility reductions and a quick accumulation
under one inch. If traveling be aware of rapidly changing conditions
and slick roads in spots.
From: Jan 19, 2026 03:48
Until: Jan 19, 2026 07:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 18, 2026 20:31
Until: Jan 19, 2026 04:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 24 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 18, 2026 18:29
Until: Jan 19, 2026 02:30
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less than one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in some locations have fallen
into the 20s. As a consequence, fog may freeze on surfaces to
result in slick spots.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:19
Until: Jan 07, 2026 17:00
