Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Stong northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph will continue through sunset today, and possibly into mid evening. In addition, the dry air and windy weather will bring elevated fire danger today. Please avoid setting fires today. Drivers of vans. campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be extra cautious.
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 2:35PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
At 234 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a strong thunderstorm over Mount Union, or 10 miles northeast of Mount Pleasant, moving southeast at 20 mph. Pea size hail was reported in Mount Union at 232 PM. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Henry, central Des Moines, northeastern Lee and southwestern Louisa Counties, including the following locations... Augusta, Big Hollow Recreation Area
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 9:51AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 10:10AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Strong southwesterly winds today, gusting around 35 to 45 mph, unseasonably warm temperatures, and low relative humidity will result in an elevated fire danger this afternoon into the early evening. Vegetation remains dry throughout the area as well. Any fires that start in these conditions will have an increased risk of spreading quickly. Avoid or delay any outdoor burning, use extra caution with any farm machinery, and fully extinguish cigarettes or matches before disposing of them properly.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Strong southwesterly winds today, gusting around 35 to 45 mph, unseasonably warm temperatures, and low relative humidity will result in an elevated fire danger this afternoon into the early evening. Vegetation remains dry throughout the area as well. Any fires that start in these conditions will have an increased risk of spreading quickly. Avoid or delay any outdoor burning, use extra caution with any farm machinery, and fully extinguish cigarettes or matches before disposing of them properly.
Wind Advisory issued March 23 at 2:20AM CDT until March 24 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued March 23 at 2:20AM CDT until March 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 11:39AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
At 1138 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brighton to near Westwood to near Pilot Grove. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Henry County Fairgrounds, Coppock, Sand Springs, Geode State Park, Amber, Ainsworth, New London, Morning Sun, Germanville, Big Hollow Recreation Area, Stephenson Park, Pleasant Grove, Swedesburg, Washington County Fairgrounds, Wyman, Cotter, Columbus Junction, Kossuth, Noble, and Wayland.
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 11:12AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
At 1112 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a strong thunderstorm over Maharishi Vedic City, or near Fairfield, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Fairfield Municipal Airport, Brighton, Perlee, East Pleasant Plain, Germanville, Maharishi Vedic City, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Jefferson County Park, Salina, Lake Darling State Park, Fairfield, Pleasant Plain, and Beckwith.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 19 at 9:39AM CDT until March 19 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.