Red Flag Warning Issued for Livingston County, Illinois Due to Critical Fire Conditions
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Livingston County, Illinois, effective from 10 AM to 8 PM CST today due to high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Livingston, Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Chicago IL
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Livingston, Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Red Flag Warning for Livingston County. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures is expected to contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects the following geographic region:
- Livingston County, Illinois (UGC: ILZ032)
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. Residents should prepare for critical fire weather and exercise extreme caution with any potential ignition sources.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are expected during the warning period:
- Winds: Southwest winds ranging from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are forecast to drop as low as 17 to 20 percent.
- Impacts: High winds and low humidity will facilitate the rapid spread of any fires that ignite.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective during the following window:
- Onset: 10:00 AM CST, Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Expires: 8:00 PM CST, Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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