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Central Illinois Forecast

Heightened Fire Danger Today

Wintry Precipitation to Start March?

Windy & warm conditions in central Illinois today, increasing wildfire danger due to low humidity. A frontal boundary stalls Saturday, bringing low rain chances and cooler temps in the north. Accumulating snow is expected late Sunday into Monday for parts of Central Illinois.

Red Flag Warning in effect west of I-55 today due to windy, warm, & dry conditions. SW winds will gust 25-35 mph, with relative humidity dropping to 20-30%. High risk for rapid fire spread. Avoid open burning & use caution with any outdoor equipment that might generate sparks.

A winter system is still in the forecast for late Sunday into Monday, potentially bringing accumulating snow and ice. Confidence remains low on the exact track and impacts (where the heaviest snow/ice will be). Please stay tuned for updates as the forecast is refined!