McDonough County ESDA

05/18/2026

There is potential for a line of storms to impact much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri Monday night as a cold front moves through the region. Damaging winds are the primary threat and isolated tornadoes are possible. Make sure you are prepared for severe thunderstorms overnight!

05/18/2026

05/06/2026

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05/04/2026

Warm temperatures and an increase in low level moisture ahead of a cold front will bring the risk of isolated strong to severe storms Monday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds and hail look to be the primary risks.

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

In order to build consistent messaging across Illinois we will put together monthly observances related to public safety. We are much more effective when we work together!

Take a moment to recognize and support these important safety initiatives:

🚨 Monthly Observances
• National Electrical Safety Month
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• National Safe Kids Month
• Wildfire Awareness Month
• Building Safety Month
• Older Adult Safety Month

📅 Weekly Highlights
• Deaf Awareness Week (May 4–10)
• Arson Awareness Week (May 5–11)
• Home Fire Sprinkler Week (May 10–16)
• National EMS Week (May 17–23)

💡 Safety starts with awareness. Whether it’s preventing fires, supporting mental health, or protecting our most vulnerable, every action matters.

👨‍🚒 Let’s work together to make May a safer month for Illinois!
100 Club of Illinois Illinois Fire Inspectors Association Northern Illinois Fire Inspectors Association NIFIA Illinois Falls Prevention Coalition Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. (IAAI) Illinois State Fire Marshal Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Illinois Fire Chiefs Association - IFCA Illinois Firefighter's Association Foundation Illinois Fire Service Institute Illinois Professional Firefighters Association MABAS-Illinois Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance American Red Cross of Illinois Northern Illinois Alliance of Fire Protection Districts

04/30/2026

Critical fire weather is affecting the Southern Plains, Northern Plains, and western Midwest today. Gusty winds and dry conditions can spread fires quickly. Avoid outdoor burning & activities that can spark a fire. Stay alert, follow local updates & report a fire by calling 911.