Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 5:36PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 535 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Viola, or 9 miles east of Aledo. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and possibly weak, brief tornadoes, and wind
gusts to around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Isolated damage to roofs, siding and trees is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Viola, Matherville, Cable, Boden, Shale City, New Windsor, Gilchrist,
Old Gilchrist, Griffin, Wanlock, and Swedona.
Instruction:
Conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds, and
possibly brief, weak tornadoes. The National Weather Service will
continue to closely monitor the situation, and may issue a Tornado
Warning if the threat increases. If you see a funnel cloud please
seek shelter indoors and then contact your local law enforcement
agency for relay to the National Weather Service.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to localized flooding.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Stay away from
flooded areas. Report any flooding to local law enforcement.
Area Description:
Henry; Mercer
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov