Full Notification

212 PM CDT Tue Oct 13 2020 /312 PM EDT Tue Oct 13 2020/

...Elevated to Near Critical Fire Danger Today, and again on
Wednesday...

There is an elevated risk of wild fires today due to the combination
of a very dry airmass and breezy conditions. 20 ft winds have
approached 20 mph, and relative humidity and fuel moisture content
are close to red flag criteria. Relative humidity values should
hold at 30 percent or higher for most areas, which should preclude
critical conditions. The exception is in Cook County where
slightly lower dewpoints will allow relative humidity values to
get down to 25 percent.

People across the area are urged to be extremely careful with open
flames and the disposal of smoking materials. Also consider
postponing any planned burning.

Wednesday, winds will likely be stronger, and fuel moisture values
lower. Relative humidity values are still forecast to remain
above 30 percent in most locations, though small changes in the
forecast could result in critical conditions for wildfire spread
on Wednesday.