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Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:09 PM May. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 2:31 PM May. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Lee, De Kalb, Kane, La Salle, Kendall and Grundy. * Timing...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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