Station Name: ROCK RIVER AT BYRON, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 679 feet

Nearest Address:
State Rte 72
Byron, IL 61010
Ogle County

GPS Coordinates: 42.12218889, -89.2553639

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued February 27 at 10:01AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri February 27, 2026, 10:01 AM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

Strong westerly winds gusting up to 35 MPH will combine with mild temperatures, low humidity, and plentiful dried vegetation to produce elevated fire weather conditions today. If a fire were to start under these conditions, there would be an increased threat of fire spread and be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while operating outdoor equipment around dry vegetation, and do not carelessly discard cigarettes.

Special Weather Statement issued February 27 at 9:40AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri February 27, 2026, 9:40 AM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM

The combination of warm temperatures in the low to mid 60s, relative humidity values dropping to the 25 to 35 percent range, and southwest winds gusting 30 to 35 mph will lead to a threat for brush and grass fire spread this afternoon. Limit outdoor activities that involve open flame or sparks, including operating farm equipment, parking on grass, and improperly discarding smoking materials.

Red Flag Warning issued February 27 at 1:35AM CST until February 27 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri February 27, 2026, 1:35 AM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 10:45 AM

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions This Afternoon... The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning for unseasonably mild temperatures, gusty winds, low relative humidity, and plentiful dry vegetation, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southeastern Iowa, western Illinois, and northern Missouri. * TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Southwest to West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Middle to upper 60s. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

Red Flag Warning issued February 27 at 10:10AM CST until February 27 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri February 27, 2026, 10:10 AM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning for unseasonably mild temperatures, gusty winds, low relative humidity, and plentiful dry vegetation, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southeastern Iowa, western Illinois, and northern Missouri. * TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Middle to upper 60s. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 27 at 5:58AM CST until February 27 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri February 27, 2026, 5:58 AM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest visibilities are expected to remain west of downtown Chicago and away from the lakeshore.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.