Fire Weather Forecast Information for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana

The National Weather Service Chicago Office is responsible for providing fire weather forecasts for Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana. The fire weather service program provides forecast and warning services for the prevention, suppression and management of forest and rangeland fires.

During the Spring ( March 1st to May 15th ) and Fall ( October 1st to December 15th ) fire seasons, NWS Chicago issues two daily narrative fire weather forecasts, one in the morning by 6 am central time and a second in the afternoon around 4 pm central time. This forecast consists of a brief weather discussion and a detailed 48 hour forecast of weather, temperatures, relative humidity, winds, and smoke dispersion parameters.

Definitions of a Fire Weather Watch and a Red Flag Warning
Narrative Fire Weather Forecast (Spring and Fall)
Point Forecast (Spring and Fall) Issued: 04/23/2018 12:59:33 PM CST
Latest Fire Weather Watch or Red Flag Warning

Day 1 Outlook

Day 2 Outlook

The following links will take you to the SPC web page.

Other Fire Weather Information:

Other NWS Fire Weather Pages:

Requesting a Spot Forecast

Agencies needing a spot forecast, click here. For Official Use Only!
For a general fire weather forecast from the EACC for the next 3 to 7 days, click here
2017 Annual Operating Plan, click here.