The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. This replaces the Fire Weather Watch that was previously in effect.
* Affected Area...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee, De Kalb, Kane, La Salle, Kendall and Grundy.
* Timing...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.
* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
