Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 4:56PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 455 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line
extending from near Iowa City to near Olds. Movement was east at 40
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...
Iowa City, Muscatine, Washington, Columbus Junction, West Liberty,
Wilton, Kalona, Lone Tree, Winfield, Riverside, Fruitland, Wayland,
Hills, Ainsworth, Grandview, Conesville, Columbus City, Letts,
Nichols, and Atalissa.
This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 263 and 274.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Johnson; Cedar; Muscatine; Washington; Louisa; Henry; Des Moines
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: