Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 4:25AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 4, 2026 - 2:25am
Expires:
June 4, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
Warm conditions, southwest winds gusting as high as 25 mph, and
relative humidity falling as low as 25 percent will result in an
increased grass and brush fire threat this afternoon.
Use extra care with any outdoor activities that involve open
flame or sparks, including operating farm equipment, parking on
grass, and improperly discarding smoking materials.
Area Description:
Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Lake; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will; Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL