Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 6:28AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 4:28am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 628 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Woodhull, or near Cambridge, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Cambridge around 635 AM CST.
Kewanee around 645 AM CST.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 32 and 46.
Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 23 and 33.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm 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:
Henry; Bureau
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov