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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
1053 PM CDT Tue Jun 25 2024

IAZ078-089-ILZ025-260430-
Henderson IL-Des Moines IA-Louisa IA-
1053 PM CDT Tue Jun 25 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Henderson, northeastern Des Moines and south central Louisa Counties
through 1130 PM CDT...

At 1051 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mediapolis, or 10 miles south of Wapello, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Oquawka, Mediapolis, Biggsville, Gladstone, Rozetta, Kossuth, Bald
Bluff, Media, 4th Pumping Station Campground, Elrick Junction,
Kingston, Big River State Forest, Sperry, Dodgeville, Delabar State
Park, Northfield, and Garland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
west central Illinois...and southeastern Iowa.

&&

LAT...LON 4097 9127 4113 9121 4101 9079 4074 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 0351Z 294DEG 18KT 4102 9117

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Ervin