Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 1:52AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:52pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 152 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking line of heavy rain along a
line extending from Tampico to Osceola. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and minor flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees
and blow around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting
of traffic due to ponding or flowing water. Closure of
waterfront access due to flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Kewanee, Princeton, Hennepin, Spring Valley, Galva, Prophetstown,
DePue, Walnut, Ladd, Wyanet, Atkinson, Sheffield, Annawan, Tiskilwa,
Tampico, La Moille, Dalzell, Buda, Bureau Junction, and Hooppole.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 26 and 73.
Interstate 180 between mile markers 2 and 13.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Whiteside; Henry; Bureau; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov