Iowa Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/16/2026 20:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 10:29PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 8:29pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
Gusty winds are expected over the next couple hours flowing out of the backside of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms. Southeast wind gusts could briefly reach the 40 to 50 MPH range as these winds move through. The winds will then subside after the Midnight hour. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break.
Area Description: 
Iowa; Johnson; Keokuk; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov