Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line
extending from near DeWitt to Toolesboro. Movement was east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees
and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust is possible
near agricultural fields.
Locations impacted include...
Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, Clinton, Muscatine, East
Moline, Morrison, Aledo, Wapello, Durant, Silvis, Geneseo, Eldridge,
DeWitt, Milan, Colona, Camanche, Le Claire, and Coal Valley.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 74 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 5.
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 275 and 306.
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 20.
Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 28.
Interstate 88 between mile markers 1 and 33.
Interstate 280 between mile markers 1 and 18.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Louisa; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Mercer
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: