Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:21AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:21AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL**

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.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Quad Cities IA IL

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 2:21 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 3:00 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*