Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 5:17PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line
extending from near Aledo to near Morning Sun. Movement was east
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Monmouth, Aledo, Oquawka, West Burlington, Burgess,
Mediapolis, Danville, Morning Sun, New Boston, Keithsburg, Joy,
Little York, Middletown, Gladstone, Rozetta, Seaton, North Henderson,
Oakville, and Mount Union.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Louisa; Henry; Des Moines; Henry; Mercer; Henderson; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov