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.

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
Fire Weather Forecasts Issued: 03/30/2023 10:16:55 AM CDT
Point Forecast (Spring and Fall) Issued: 03/30/2023 02:55:58 PM CDT
Latest Fire Weather Watch or Red Flag Warning

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

Fire Weather Outlook

Fire weather outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC)

Other Fire Weather Information:

Other NWS Fire Weather Pages:

Requesting a Spot Forecast

Agencies needing a spot forecast, click here. For Official Use Only!
2023 Annual Operating Plan, click here.