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Special Weather Statement

Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Alert Description

Strong southwest winds, gusting well over 30 mph at times late this morning into this afternoon will result in patchy blowing dust, particularly in open agricultural areas. Blowing dust could lead to locally reduced visibility. In addition, the gusty southwest winds will combine with warm temperatures and low afternoon relative humidity to result in a heightened fire danger as well.

Time Information

Effective
May 4, 2026, 8:20 AM
Expires
May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Issued
May 4, 2026, 8:20 AM

Alert Details

Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Chicago IL
National Weather Service

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