Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 11:06PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 9:06pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1105 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking slow-moving thunderstorms
along a line extending from Dundee to Durango. Movement was north at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, minor flooding and nickel size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding
or flowing water. Closure of waterfront access due to
flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Dubuque, Manchester, Asbury, Dyersville, Edgewood, Earlville, New
Vienna, Colesburg, Holy Cross, Greeley, Luxemburg, Rickardsville,
Sherrill, Dundee, Delaware, Centralia, Sageville, Balltown, Bankston,
and Durango.
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.
Area Description:
Delaware; Dubuque
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: