Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 7:10PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 710 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near West Point to near Bentonsport/Vernon.
Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Fort Madison, Mount Pleasant, Nauvoo, Keosauqua, West
Burlington, New London, West Point, Dallas City, Danville,
Donnellson, Bonaparte, Salem, Middletown, Carman, Hillsboro,
Franklin, St. Paul, Gulf Port, and Colusa.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Henderson; Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov