Thursday, June 30, 2022

Special Weather Statement for McHenry Co., IL

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
1105 AM CDT Thu Jun 30 2022


Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-
Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake,
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove,
Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb,
Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove,
Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota,
Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Morris, Coal City, Minooka,
Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago,
Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, La Grange, Calumet City, Oak Forest,
Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, Joliet, Bolingbrook,
Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete,
Peotone, Beecher, Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage,
Valparaiso, and Chesterton
1105 AM CDT Thu Jun 30 2022

...Elevated Fire Risk This Afternoon...

WHERE... Areas along and north of Interstate-80.

WINDS... Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TIMING...Through early this evening.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY... As low as 25 to 30 percent.

IMPACTS... The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity,
warm temperatures, and dry fuels will result in an increased risk
of fire spread. Consider postponing planned outdoor burning and
take extra precaution with fireworks and smoking materials.


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