Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 12:28AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:28pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1226 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
along a line extending from 5 miles northeast of Bloomfield, Iowa to
near Memphis, Missouri. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Keosauqua, Birmingham, Milton, Bonaparte, Stockport, Lockridge,
Cantril, Bentonsport/Vernon, Leando, Farmington, Mount Sterling,
Hitt, Glasgow, Morris Park, Mount Zion, Utica, Heath Memorial
Conservation Area, Indian Lake Park, Lake Sugema Campground, and
Round Prairie Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Jefferson; Van Buren; Scotland; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: