Special Weather Statement Iowa, Illinois | Effective 04/08/2026 12:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 2:29PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 8, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires: 
April 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
Strong south to southwest winds with sustained speeds of 20 to 30 MPH and occasional gusts up to 50 MPH will continue into the late afternoon today. If traveling on east to west roads be prepared for gusty crosswinds especially in high profile vehicles. secure all loose objects. Winds will begin to diminish late this afternoon.
Area Description: 
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL