Iowa, Illinois Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 16:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 614 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near St. Donatus to Canton to near Olin to near Tiffin. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph, minor flooding and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Iowa City, Galena, Stanwood, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Oxford Junction, La Motte, Monmouth, and St. Donatus around 620 PM CDT. Fulton and Nashville around 625 PM CDT. Tipton, West Branch, Lost Nation, Andrew, and Hurstville around 630 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these storms include Maquoketa, Bellevue, Lowden, Toronto, Springbrook, Elizabeth and Schapville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 237 and 279. Interstate 380 near mile marker 1.
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: 
Dubuque; Jones; Jackson; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Scott; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL