Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 10:59PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 8:59pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1058 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near New Windsor to near Galva. Movement was
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and minor flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to
ponding or flowing water. Closure of waterfront access due
to flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Kewanee, Aledo, Cambridge, Geneseo, Galva, Orion, Atkinson, Viola,
Annawan, Woodhull, Matherville, Alpha, Andover, Cable, Shale City,
New Windsor, Boden, Lynn Center, Osco, and Bishop Hill.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 18 and 36.
Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 19 and 33.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to localized flooding.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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:
Henry; Mercer
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: