Red Flag Watch for McHenry Co., IL until 8:00 PM CST 2/18

WxNotify C: Mchenrycountywx | L: Woodstock | PL: McHenry County WX WWUS83 KLOT 171945 RFWLOT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 145 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY... The combination of unseasonably warm temperatures (highs in the 60s), dry conditions (RH values around 15-25%), and gusty west- southwest winds (gusting around 35-40 mph) will lead to an elevated fire danger on Wednesday. While fuel moistures may be more questionable in some areas, local fire agencies indicate that finer fuels are primed and could lead to rapid fire spread in these conditions. For this reason, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for portions of northern Illinois on Wednesday. Confidence in Red Flag Warning criteria being met is currently highest along and north of Interstate 88. /O.NEW.KLOT.FW.A.0001.260218T1500Z-260219T0200Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-Cook- La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Will- 145 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake IL, Ogle, Lee, De Kalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and Will. * Timing...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && https://p.wxn.io/ufmth Source: emwin © 2026 WxNotify. All rights reserved.

Extreme Cold Warning Expiration for McHenry Co., IL, Cold Weather Advisory for McHenry Co., IL until 9:00 AM CST 1/24

WxNotify C: Mchenrycountywx | L: Woodstock | PL: McHenry County WX WWUS73 KLOT 231804 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1204 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 /O.EXP.KLOT.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Northern Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Crystal Lake, Kankakee, Orland Park, Beecher, Belvidere, Calumet City, Byron, Mendota, Sycamore, DeKalb, Oregon, Bourbonnais, Park Forest, Fairbury, Yorkville, Wheaton, Elgin, Oswego, Northbrook, Bolingbrook, Crete, Oak Forest, Palatine, Lombard, Downers Grove, Pontiac, Woodstock, Algonquin, Dixon, Joliet, Marseilles, Wilmington, La Salle, Des Plaines, Carol Stream, Mundelein, Coal City, Manhattan, Buffalo Grove, Plano, Minooka, Evanston, Morris, Bradley, Schaumburg, Mokena, Peotone, Aurora, Dwight, Waukegan, Rockford, Streator, Ottawa, Channahon, Lemont, McHenry, Gurnee, Plainfield, Naperville, and Rochelle 1204 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. && https://p.wxn.io/h6930 Source: nwws © 2026 WxNotify. All rights reserved.

Extreme Cold Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 12:00 PM CST 1/23, Cold Weather Advisory for McHenry Co., IL until 9:00 AM CST 1/24

WxNotify C: Mchenrycountywx | L: Woodstock | PL: McHenry County WX WWUS73 KLOT 230901 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 301 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 /O.CON.KLOT.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1500Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Northern Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Kankakee, Wheaton, Mendota, Dwight, Oregon, Palatine, Belvidere, Sycamore, Bolingbrook, Manhattan, Evanston, Ottawa, Bourbonnais, Pontiac, Buffalo Grove, Naperville, McHenry, Plano, Fairbury, Wilmington, Schaumburg, Aurora, Mundelein, Mokena, Peotone, Plainfield, Des Plaines, Yorkville, Gurnee, Bradley, Byron, Carol Stream, Morris, Crete, Coal City, Beecher, Rockford, Downers Grove, Minooka, Rochelle, Lemont, Streator, Calumet City, Orland Park, Joliet, Lombard, Oak Forest, Marseilles, Dixon, Algonquin, Northbrook, DeKalb, Waukegan, La Salle, Park Forest, Oswego, Elgin, Channahon, Woodstock, and Crystal Lake 301 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Limit time outdoors. If you must go outdoors, dress in multiple layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain, or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && n/a Source: emwin © 2026 WxNotify. All rights reserved.

Extreme Cold Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 12:00 PM CST 1/23, Cold Weather Advisory for McHenry Co., IL until 9:00 AM CST 1/24

WxNotify C: Mchenrycountywx | L: Woodstock | PL: McHenry County WX WWUS73 KLOT 230245 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 845 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 /O.CON.KLOT.EC.W.0001.260123T0900Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1500Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Northern Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Marseilles, Evanston, Rochelle, Elgin, Coal City, Oak Forest, Park Forest, Wilmington, Crete, Calumet City, Sycamore, Wheaton, Plainfield, Buffalo Grove, Kankakee, Mokena, Ottawa, Algonquin, Lemont, Orland Park, Belvidere, Yorkville, Bourbonnais, Morris, Rockford, Fairbury, Dwight, Downers Grove, Gurnee, Beecher, Crystal Lake, Schaumburg, Pontiac, McHenry, Woodstock, Bolingbrook, Oregon, DeKalb, Aurora, Des Plaines, Mendota, Streator, Oswego, Manhattan, Mundelein, Dixon, Northbrook, Bradley, Peotone, La Salle, Joliet, Channahon, Naperville, Plano, Carol Stream, Palatine, Byron, Minooka, Lombard, and Waukegan 845 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Limit time outdoors. If you must go outdoors, dress in multiple layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain, or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && https://p.wxn.io/1rb7z Source: emwin © 2026 WxNotify. All rights reserved.

Extreme Cold Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 12:00 PM CST 1/23, Cold Weather Advisory for McHenry Co., IL until 9:00 AM CST 1/24

WxNotify C: Mchenrycountywx | L: Woodstock | PL: McHenry County WX WWUS73 KLOT 222029 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 229 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 /O.CON.KLOT.EC.W.0001.260123T0900Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1500Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Northern Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Rockford, Byron, Orland Park, Dwight, Kankakee, Lombard, Lemont, Bolingbrook, Fairbury, Waukegan, Oregon, Elgin, Des Plaines, McHenry, Palatine, Park Forest, Pontiac, Rochelle, Yorkville, Buffalo Grove, Morris, Crystal Lake, Belvidere, Oswego, DeKalb, Crete, Mendota, Wilmington, Channahon, Naperville, Woodstock, Calumet City, Plano, Beecher, Coal City, Mokena, Ottawa, Algonquin, Carol Stream, Gurnee, Oak Forest, Joliet, Sycamore, Peotone, Manhattan, Downers Grove, Minooka, Marseilles, Aurora, Bourbonnais, Streator, Mundelein, Bradley, Plainfield, Northbrook, Dixon, Evanston, Schaumburg, Wheaton, and La Salle 229 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. && https://p.wxn.io/e1evg Source: nwws © 2026 WxNotify. All rights reserved.

Extreme Cold Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 12:00 PM CST 1/23, Cold Weather Advisory for McHenry Co., IL until 9:00 AM CST 1/24

WxNotify C: Mchenrycountywx | L: Woodstock | PL: McHenry County WX WWUS73 KLOT 221724 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1124 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 /O.CON.KLOT.EC.W.0001.260123T0900Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1500Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Northern Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Rockford, Byron, Orland Park, Dwight, Kankakee, Lombard, Lemont, Bolingbrook, Fairbury, Waukegan, Oregon, Elgin, Des Plaines, McHenry, Palatine, Park Forest, Pontiac, Rochelle, Yorkville, Buffalo Grove, Morris, Crystal Lake, Belvidere, Oswego, DeKalb, Crete, Mendota, Wilmington, Channahon, Naperville, Woodstock, Calumet City, Plano, Beecher, Coal City, Mokena, Ottawa, Algonquin, Carol Stream, Gurnee, Oak Forest, Joliet, Sycamore, Peotone, Manhattan, Downers Grove, Minooka, Marseilles, Aurora, Bourbonnais, Streator, Mundelein, Bradley, Plainfield, Northbrook, Dixon, Evanston, Schaumburg, Wheaton, and La Salle 1124 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. && https://p.wxn.io/6oaus Source: nwws © 2026 WxNotify. All rights reserved.

Cold Weather Advisory for McHenry Co., IL until 9:00 AM CST 1/24, Extreme Cold Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 12:00 PM CST 1/23

WxNotify C: Mchenrycountywx | L: Woodstock | PL: McHenry County WX WWUS73 KLOT 221652 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1052 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 /O.EXB.KLOT.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.EC.W.0001.260123T0900Z-260123T1800Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Northern Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Rockford, Byron, Orland Park, Dwight, Kankakee, Lombard, Lemont, Bolingbrook, Fairbury, Waukegan, Oregon, Elgin, Des Plaines, McHenry, Palatine, Park Forest, Pontiac, Rochelle, Yorkville, Buffalo Grove, Morris, Crystal Lake, Belvidere, Oswego, DeKalb, Crete, Mendota, Wilmington, Channahon, Naperville, Woodstock, Calumet City, Plano, Beecher, Coal City, Mokena, Ottawa, Algonquin, Carol Stream, Gurnee, Oak Forest, Joliet, Sycamore, Peotone, Manhattan, Downers Grove, Minooka, Marseilles, Aurora, Bourbonnais, Streator, Mundelein, Bradley, Plainfield, Northbrook, Dixon, Evanston, Schaumburg, Wheaton, and La Salle 1052 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center. && https://p.wxn.io/qtssb Source: nwws © 2026 WxNotify. All rights reserved.