Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 12:01PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:01am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm over
Tennessee, or 9 miles southwest of Macomb, moving east at 45 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...
Macomb, Colchester, Industry, Tennessee, Western Illinois University,
Adair, Fandon, Colmar, Pennington Point, McDonough County 4-H
Grounds, Doddsville, and Argyle Lake State Park.
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. Stay away from
flooded areas. Report any flooding to local law enforcement.
Area Description:
Hancock; McDonough
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov