Dalzell Firefighters Association

05/31/2026

~Severe Weather Sunday-Sunday Night~

Scattered severe thunderstorms is expected this evening and into the overnight hours for portions of MN, SD, NE, IA, MO, and KS. There is a couple missing ingredients that will prevent this from becoming an outbreak. However, any discrete supercells that can be maintained this evening will pose a risk for large hail and damaging wind gusts. Supercells will be LP (low precipitation), with smaller cores. So, these storms likely won't be long-lived. Nonetheless, a few hour window of severe weather is expected this evening, including the Sioux Falls and Omaha areas.

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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving

11/25/2025

Our first chance of widespread accumulating snow is possible this T-giving weekend, which could result in holiday travel impacts. However, there is still some uncertainty on the timing, strength, and how much snow will fall. Monitor the forecast through the week, particularly if you have holiday travel plans.

11/10/2025

❄️ As temps drop, CO risks rise! Keep your home warm and safe this winter:

✅ Have fuel-burning appliances inspected
✅ Never use stoves/ovens to heat your home
✅ Install and test CO detectors regularly

Stay cozy, stay safe! 🔥🚨

10/18/2025

***EXPIRED INFORMATION***
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
238 PM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025
..Rain Showers capable of producing weak funnel clouds will impact portions of southeastern Bureau and northern Putnam Counties through 330 PM CDT...

At 236 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported funnel clouds in
the rain showers along a line extending from near Mendota to
Tiskilwa. Movement was east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds and possibly weak, brief tornadoes.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...Isolated damage to roofs, siding and trees is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Hennepin, Spring Valley, DePue, Granville, Ladd, Tiskilwa, Dalzell,
Bureau Junction, Mark, Cherry, Seatonville, Standard, Arlington,
Hollowayville, Coal Hollow, Ottville, and Florid.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 63 and 72.
Interstate 180 between mile markers 1 and 11.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds, and
possibly brief, weak tornadoes. The National Weather Service will
conntinue to closely monitor the situation, and may issue a Tornado
Warning if the threat increases. If you see a funnel cloud please
seek shelter indoors and then contact your local law enforcement
agency for relay to the National Weather Service.

10/13/2025

🎃 Halloween is just around the corner! Many parents are on the hunt for the perfect costume for their little ghouls and goblins. 🧙‍♀️👻 Before you make a purchase, keep these safety tips in mind to ensure a fun and safe Halloween:

✅Choose costumes that are flame-resistant
✅Make sure masks or accessories don’t obstruct vision or breathing
✅Add reflective tape or carry a flashlight for nighttime safety
✅Avoid long, trailing costumes that could cause trips or falls

08/18/2025

**Quick Update:**

Parts of Bureau and Putnam county have been upgraded from a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) to a SLIGHT RISK (level 2 out of 5). See the map below for specific areas affected.

08/09/2025