The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.
* Affected Area…Inland areas of Lake IL and Cook.
* Timing…From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* Winds…South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity…As low as 35 to 40 percent.
* Impacts…Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
* Additional Details…Some onshore component to the wind will
result in lower temperatures, higher relative humidity, and
lower mixing heights along and near the Lake Michigan shore.