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

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 4 at 2:59AM CDT until May 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility as low as a quarter mile in blowing dust, particularly in open agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances, slow down and exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:51AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:51 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

Strong southwest winds gusting up to 30 MPH will combine with warm temperatures and low humidity to produce an Elevated Fire Danger 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 and do not carelessly discard cigarettes.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:20 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM

Strong southwest winds, gusting well over 30 mph at times late this morning into this afternoon will result in patchy blowing dust, particularly in open agricultural areas. Blowing dust could lead to locally reduced visibility. In addition, the gusty southwest winds will combine with warm temperatures and low afternoon relative humidity to result in a heightened fire danger as well.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 4 at 2:37AM CDT until May 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:37 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Localized visibility below one-half mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to locally reduced visibility.

If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.