Special Weather Statement until 06:15PM 
..Elevated Fire Concerns This Afternoon... Southwest wind gusts will continue to increase through the afternoon to 20 to 30 mph with frequent gusts up to 40 mph before gradually diminishing this evening. Combine the strong winds with a drier air mass with expected RHs down to between 25 to 30 percent and dry fuels present, there is an elevated risk for grass and brush fire spread today. Avoid any unnecessary burning or activities with an open flame today, and take care when discarding smoking materials.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL
Address/Location
Shorewood Police Department Illinois
903 W Jefferson St
Shorewood, IL 60404
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-725-1460
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Special Weather Statement