Illinois Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/03/2026 12:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 2:53PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 3, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires: 
May 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
Gusty southwest winds up to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing dust downstream agricultural fields through late this afternoon. The dust my result in sudden and localized visibility reductions to a quarter mile or less. If traveling in open and rural areas, make sure to slow down and exercise caution.
Area Description: 
Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Warren; McDonough
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov