Iowa, Illinois Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 02:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:02AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 2:02am
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 5:30am
Description: 
Areas of fog, dense in spots with visibilities under one half mile can be expected early this morning. If traveling early this morning, be prepared for fog that could bring sudden and significant reductions in visibility over short distances. If you encounter dense fog, slow down, give yourself plenty of braking distance between other vehicles, and be sure to keep headlights on low beam. Be especially cautious in school zones.
Area Description: 
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov