299
WWUS83 KDVN 200442
SPSDVN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
1142 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

IAZ051-063-076-077-200530-
Keokuk IA-Iowa IA-Benton IA-Washington IA-
1142 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Keokuk,
Iowa, southern Benton and northwestern Washington Counties through
1230 AM CDT...

At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Belle Plaine to 8 miles
northwest of Keswick to near Oskaloosa. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Marengo, Sigourney, Williamsburg, Belle Plaine, North English,
Victor, Blairstown, What Cheer, Norway, Delta, Ladora, Keswick, South
English, Parnell, Millersburg, Luzerne, Kinross, Conroy, Webster, and
Thornburg.

This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 205 and 225.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4151 9241 4151 9230 4190 9230 4193 9189
      4154 9191 4130 9213 4130 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 0442Z 265DEG 30KT 4183 9235 4154 9235 4126 9260

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Gunkel