Weather Alerts For Mount Zion, IL

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 254 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 Schuyler-Mason-Logan-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian- Macon-Moultrie-Coles-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper- Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 254 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...Elevated conditions for wildfire growth and spread today... Strong gusty southwest winds are expected to develop later today. Gusts are expected between 30 and 35 mph. Relative humidity values are expected to drop to 30 to 35 percent in the afternoon. Given the very dry conditions across the region there is an elevated risk for wildfire/brushfire growth and spread today for any fires that get started. Exercise extra caution today by avoiding actions that could lead to fire starts.