Station Name: Fulton L&D 13
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 591 feet

Nearest Address:
Lock Road
Fulton, IL 61252
Whiteside County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8978, -90.1544

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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.

Snow Squall Warning issued January 21 at 6:28PM CST until January 21 at 7:15PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:28 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 7:15 PM

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Northeastern Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... Western Whiteside County in northwestern Illinois... Carroll County in northwestern Illinois... Southeastern Jackson County in east central Iowa... Northern Scott County in east central Iowa... Clinton County in east central Iowa... * Until 715 PM CST. * At 627 PM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from Reeceville to near Donahue, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Whiteout conditions with near zero visibility associated with intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds leading to blowing snow. Wind gusts greater than 50 mph could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. SOURCE...Trained spotter. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes Interstate 88 between mile markers 16 and 22, US Highways 61 and 30. Locations impacted include... Clinton, Maquoketa, Morrison, Mount Carroll, DeWitt, Camanche, Fulton, Savanna, Erie, Garden Plain, Preston, Fairhaven, Albany, Princeton, Cordova, Grand Mound, Sabula, Chadwick, Delmar, and Miles.

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead to accidents. If traveling on a highway, find the nearest exit or rest area and park safely away from traffic. Allow snow squalls to pass before attempting to resume travel.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow showers, strong winds and blowing snow expected. Snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility may drop to near one quarter mile at times in blowing snow. * WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Jackson and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near-blizzard conditions possible at times. This will make travel hazardous, likely impacting the Wednesday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 10:19AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills of 15 below to 25 below zero will persist through Saturday morning.

Dress in several layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Check on older family, friends, and neighbors. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 4:42PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

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.

Special Weather Statement issued January 21 at 2:39PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:39 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM

A strong Arctic front will move across the area this evening, accompanied by scattered to numerous snow showers. The most intense snow showers and localized snow squalls may briefly reduce visibility under one half mile at times and produce a quick half inch to locally one inch of snow accumulation. Westerly winds will gust as high as 40 mph, which may produce blowing snow and shallow drifting snow, especially on north to south roads in open, exposed areas. Motorists should be prepared to potentially encounter localized hazardous travel conditions this evening. Before driving, pay close attention to weather conditions and check updated road conditions. Take it slow and keep a safe following distance when on snow covered roads and during periods of poor visibility.