Station Name: Utica-Starved Rock L&D 6
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 459 feet

Nearest Address:
927 N 27th Rd
Utica, IL 61350
La Salle County

GPS Coordinates: 41.3242, -88.9858

Nearby Water Temperatures

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 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.

Red Flag Warning issued February 27 at 1:22AM CST until February 27 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Fri February 27, 2026, 1:22 AM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, Schuyler, Mason, Cass, Menard, Scott and Morgan. * TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 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.