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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 3:18AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Strong west to southwest winds gusting to 40 mph, dry vegetation, and low relative humidity will result in a period of elevated fire danger this afternoon. Any grass or brush fires that ignite will likely become difficult to control. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning or open flames and with the disposal of smoking materials.

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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

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 3:17AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Very cold and dry surface high pressure have allowed temperatures to drop into the middle 20s throughout the Quad State early this morning. Some more sheltered areas could even drop into the lower 20s. Although the growing season has not officially started, tender vegetation could be impacted by these cold temperatures. Southwest winds will increase significantly later this morning, with gusts of 25 to 35 mph forecast in the afternoon. Along with relative humidity values falling into the 20 to 30 percent range, these gusty winds will create an elevated fire danger throughout the Quad State. If you are planning outdoor burning today, use extra caution and have fire suppression equipment ready.

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Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 3:03AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Southwest winds will increase quickly this morning to 10 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 30 to 35 MPH and continues through the day. Winds will switch to the northwest as a cold front sweeps across the area this morning. The strong winds, combined with warmer temperatjres and low relative humidity values will results in very high fire danger for grasslands. Any fires that develop will spread quickly. The windy conditions will also make travel difficult for high profile vehicles and for drivers of vans, campers, and trailers. Avoid brush or grass burning today, use caution with farm and outdoor equipment, and do not carelessly discard cigarettes. If traveling, keep two hands on the wheel and drive with extra caution.

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Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 2:41AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

West-southwest winds will increase markedly...with gusts reaching 35-45mph from late morning through mid-afternoon. The strong winds may make travel difficult for high-profile vehicles, especially on north-south oriented roads such as I-55, I-155, and I-57. Due to the strong/gusty winds and low relative humidity values, an elevated fire danger will exist across central Illinois today. Brush and leaf burning should be avoided as any fires could quickly spread out of control.

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Knox; Stark; Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Fulton; Tazewell; McLean; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued March 18 at 10:28AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

There is a greater than 90% chance for Tuesday morning low temperatures less than 28 degrees, with several locations forecast to drop into the mid 20s. During the coldest portion of the morning, from roughly midnight to 8 am, tender vegetation could be damaged if precautions are not taken. It is advised to take actions to protect your plants today.

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Schuyler; Mason; Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
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Fair 29°F
30.19in
Barometer
66%
Humidity
Southwest 4.6mph
Wind
Fair

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