diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 687e4c13c..cd5a2ae83 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -56,6 +56,16 @@ The default value for status bar items becomes:
 /set weechat.bar.status.items "[time],[buffer_count],[buffer_plugin],buffer_number+:+buffer_name+(buffer_modes)+{buffer_nicklist_count}+buffer_zoom+buffer_filter,[lag],[hotlist],completion,scroll"
 ----
 
+=== Maximum lag in IRC
+
+Option 'irc.network.lag_max' has been added.
+
+The value of option 'irc.network.lag_reconnect' (if set to non-zero value) must
+be less than or equal to 'irc.network.lag_max', otherwise the reconnection will
+never occur.
+
+You should check the value of both options and fix them if needed.
+
 == Version 0.4.2 (2013-10-06)
 
 === Day change message