Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon.
* 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 09:38
Until: Feb 20, 2026 18:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Rock Island, Stephenson,
and Whiteside Counties. In Iowa, Clinton, Jackson, and Scott
Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These winds combined with a period of falling
snow this morning could lead to reduced visibility to around a
mile or less.
From: Feb 20, 2026 07:30
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph expected.
* WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Henry IL, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon CST today.
* 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 07:30
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:30
Special Weather Statement
A band of snow will continue to move across the area through 7
AM. The snow will be light to moderate in intensity at times,
which combined with gusty winds of 35 to around 45 mph will reduce
visibilities under 1 mile. Most locations will receive under 1
inch of accumulation, however a few isolated 2 inch amounts are
possible north and west of the Quad Cities.
Roads, bridges, and overpasses may become slick and hazardous due
to the snowfall and temperatures dropping below the freezing
mark. If driving, slow down and allow extra following distance,
and plan on slippery travel for the morning commute.
From: Feb 20, 2026 10:54
Until: Feb 20, 2026 13:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /7 AM EST/ to 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ 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 02:19
Until: Feb 20, 2026 12:30
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
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL,
McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 18, 2026 14:55
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Ogle and Winnebago Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 18, 2026 14:55
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Special Weather Statement
Areas of freezing drizzle will continue to move across the area
through 2 AM CST, before waning and moving off to the east.
This includes portions of Interstate 80 from the Quad Cities on
eastward into Illinois.
The freezing drizzle will gradually come to an end overnight. The
impact of the freezing drizzle and any ice glazing will be
greatest for roads that are not covered in snow already or have
treatments down for melting.
Be careful if moving about overnight as conditions may be more
slippery due to the combination of light snow cover and freezing
drizzle.
From: Feb 02, 2026 04:54
Until: Feb 02, 2026 08:00
Special Weather Statement
As snow moves east through the area, it will transition to
freezing drizzle.
The freezing drizzle will gradually come to an end later this
evening. The impact of the freezing drizzle and any ice glazing
will be greatest for roads that are not covered in snow already or
have treatments down for melting.
Be careful if moving about this this evening as conditions may be
more slippery due to the combination of snow and freezing drizzle.
From: Feb 02, 2026 00:17
Until: Feb 02, 2026 06:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across
interior portions of northern Illinois.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:01
Until: Jan 23, 2026 19:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across
interior portions of northern Illinois.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:01
Until: Jan 23, 2026 19:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:14
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...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 23, 2026 09:14
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...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 23, 2026 09:14
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:14
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 02:45
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 02:45
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...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 23, 2026 03:58
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:58
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...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 23, 2026 03:58
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:58
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather
Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across
interior portions of northern Illinois.
From: Jan 22, 2026 20:29
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather
Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across
interior portions of northern Illinois.
From: Jan 22, 2026 20:29
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:30
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 32 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 22:13
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...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 22, 2026 22:13
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 32 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 22:13
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...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 22, 2026 22:13
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches,
with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa,
Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could also impact part of the evening commute,
especially west of the Mississippi River.
From: Jan 20, 2026 08:45
Until: Jan 20, 2026 16:45
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. In Iowa,
Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, Scott, Delaware, and Dubuque
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
There could also be some slick spots on area roads due to freezing
fog.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the reduced visibilities,
there could also be some slick spots on area roads due to freezing
fog, particularly in low-lying areas.
From: Jan 07, 2026 09:39
Until: Jan 07, 2026 17:00
