Red Flag Warning Issued for Logan and Sangamon Counties Through Friday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 Logan and Sangamon counties due to critical fire weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag Warning for Logan and Sangamon counties. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Illinois:
- Logan County
- Sangamon County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and exercise caution with any potential ignition sources.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions contributing to this warning include:
- Winds: Southwest winds between 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 20 percent.
- 10 Hour Fuels: Moisture levels are reported at less than 9 percent.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM CST today, February 27, through 6:00 PM CST this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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