Iowa Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/08/2026 17:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 7:52PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 8, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires: 
September 8, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 751 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Brooklyn to 9 miles southeast of Pella. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Marengo, Sigourney, Williamsburg, Belle Plaine, Walford, North English, Victor, Hedrick, Blairstown, What Cheer, Norway, Delta, Ladora, Keswick, South English, Parnell, Millersburg, Luzerne, Hayesville, and Amana. This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 205 and 225.
Instruction: 
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms 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: 
Benton; Iowa; Keokuk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov