Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:21AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:21am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 221 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rowley, or 9 miles southeast of Independence, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and minor flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage 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...
Independence, Manchester, Center Point, Urbana, Winthrop, Walker,
Coggon, Quasqueton, Ryan, Rowley, Prairieburg, Masonville, Troy
Mills, Paris, Lime Creek County Park, Robinson, Delaware County
Fairgrounds, Buffalo Creek Park, Monti, and Baileys Ford Park.
This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 39 and 51.
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.
Area Description:
Buchanan; Delaware; Benton; Linn
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov