Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:07AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 3:07am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 506 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking slow-moving thunderstorms
along a line extending from Dalzell to Tiskilwa, and from east of
Manlius to La Moille. Movement was southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and minor flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage 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...
Princeton, Hennepin, Spring Valley, DePue, Granville, Ladd, Tiskilwa,
La Moille, Dalzell, Bureau Junction, McNabb, Putnam, Mark, Cherry,
Malden, Seatonville, Magnolia, Standard, Arlington, and Dover.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 51 and 73.
Interstate 180 between mile markers 1 and 13.
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.
If the heavy rain continues, a flash flood warning may be needed.
Area Description:
Bureau; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: