Station Name: Rock Island L&D 15
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 555 feet

Nearest Address:
Rodman Avenue
Rock Island, IL 52801
Rock Island County

GPS Coordinates: 41.5181, -90.5647

Nearby Water Temperatures

Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 8:07PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 8:07 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 5:00 AM

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday... The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities continues a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds, low relative humidity, and plentiful dry vegetation. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 5:10AM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 5:10 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 1:15 PM

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme. 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.

Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 8:04PM CST until February 18 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 8:04 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 5:11AM CST until February 18 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 5:11 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:18AM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 12:18 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 12:30 PM

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Stark and Marshall. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 8 percent. * 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.