Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 10:22PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 8:22pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1021 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fairbank to near Manchester. Movement was
east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, minor flooding and nickel 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. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding
or flowing water. Closure of waterfront access due to
flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Independence, Manchester, Dyersville, Jesup, Fairbank, Edgewood,
Winthrop, Hazleton, Earlville, Lamont, Delhi, Colesburg, Greeley,
Aurora, Dundee, Delaware, Masonville, Stanley, Oneida, and
Wapsipinicon Golf Course.
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.
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:
Buchanan; Delaware
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov