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

Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 1:45PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:45 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 9:45 PM

...A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY... The combination of unseasonably warm temperatures (highs in the 60s), dry conditions (RH values around 15-25%), and gusty west- southwest winds (gusting around 35-40 mph) will lead to an elevated fire danger on Wednesday. While fuel moistures may be more questionable in some areas, local fire agencies indicate that finer fuels are primed and could lead to rapid fire spread in these conditions. For this reason, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for portions of northern Illinois on Wednesday. Confidence in Red Flag Warning criteria being met is currently highest along and north of Interstate 88. The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake IL, Ogle, Lee, De Kalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and Will. * Timing...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts...Any fire 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.

Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 5:42AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:42 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

Warm temperatures combined with dead fuels and southeast winds gusting 25 to 35 mph will produce elevated fire danger conditions. Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Avoid outdoor burning today and follow local official guidance on potential burn bans.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 2:31PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:45 PM

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday... The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire 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.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 1:47PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:47 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 4:30 AM

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Stark and Marshall. * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire 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.

Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 1:40PM CST until February 18 at 1:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:40 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. A few gusts may exceed 50 mph wherever isolated showers develop later this evening. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 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.