Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
Strong south-southwesterly winds will continue this afternoon
through the early evening hours, with occasional gusts as high as
45 mph. There are also some developing showers and a few isolated
thunderstorms this afternoon that could help generate stronger
wind gusts up to 50 mph.
If traveling on east-to-west oriented roads, be prepared for
gusty crosswinds, especially in high profile vehicles. Secure all
loose objects. Winds will begin to diminish by mid-evening.
Area Description:
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Mercer
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov