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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Quad Cities, IA

April 16, 20209 counties in Iowa; 9 counties in Illinois; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this winter storm warning at Apr 16, 2020, 2:12 AM CDT for 9 counties in Iowa; 9 counties in Illinois; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri. It took effect at Apr 16, 2020, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 52 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 16, 2020, 2:12 AM CDT (07:12 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 16, 2020, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 17, 2020, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA

Counties Des Moines County, IA, Henry County, IA, Jefferson County, IA, Keokuk County, IA, Lee County, IA, Louisa County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, Van Buren County, IA, Washington County, IA, Bureau County, IL, Hancock County, IL, Henderson County, IL, Henry County, IL, McDonough County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Putnam County, IL, Rock Island County, IL, Warren County, IL, Clark County, MO, Scotland County, MO

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 16, 6:20 PM CDTSNOW 13 Ene Charlie Heath Mem, MO1 INCH SO FAR, SNOWING HEAVY AT TIME OF REPORT.
Apr 16, 6:50 PM CDTSNOW 23 W Mount Sterling, IA2 INCHES OF HEAVY WET SNOW SO FAR, STILL SNOWING HEAVILY AT TIME OF REPORT.
Apr 16, 8:00 PM CDTSNOW 3.52 Wsw Prospect Grove, MOESTIMATED SNOW SO FAR, STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF REPORT.
Apr 16, 8:15 PM CDTSNOW 2.33 Ene Charlie Heath Mem, MOSNOWFALL SO FAR SINCE 4 PM. MODERATE SNOW FALLING AT TIME OF REPORT.
Apr 16, 8:30 PM CDTSNOW 1Industry, IL1 INCH ON GRASSY AND ELEVATED SURFACES, LESS ON NEARBY ROADWAY.
Apr 16, 9:15 PM CDTSNOW 2Keokuk, IASNOW HAD SWITCHED TO ICE PELLETS AT TIME OF REPORT.
Apr 16, 9:45 PM CDTSNOW 4.5Cantril, IAEVENT SNOWFALL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF REPORT.
Apr 16, 10:10 PM CDTSNOW 22 Ese Fairfield, IASTILL SNOWING.
Apr 16, 10:15 PM CDTSNOW 11 W Macomb, IL
Apr 16, 10:20 PM CDTSNOW 3.83 Ene Charlie Heath Mem, MOSTILL SNOWING.
Apr 17, 12:30 AM CDTSNOW 42 Sw New London, IA
Apr 17, 1:13 AM CDTSNOW 0.9Moline Quad-City Airpor, IL0.07 LIQUID.
Apr 17, 1:20 AM CDTSNOW 0.9Moline Quad-City Airpor, IL0.07 LIQUID
Apr 17, 2:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.7Oquawka, IL
Apr 17, 2:13 AM CDTSNOW 4.53 Ene Charlie Heath Mem, MO
Apr 17, 5:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.42 Nw Geneseo, ILCOCORAHS STATION IL-HY-8 GENESEO 2.0 NW.
Apr 17, 5:00 AM CDTSNOW 71 Ese Burlington Region, IACO-OP OBSERVER STATION BLGI4 BURLINGTON 2S.
Apr 17, 5:30 AM CDTSNOW 1.5Carthage, ILWET ROADS. MELTING FAST. NO SNOW SOUTH OF BENTLEY.
Apr 17, 5:50 AM CDTSNOW 51 W Memphis, MO
Apr 17, 5:59 AM CDTSNOW 8.51 W Perlee, IAMEASURED 8.5 INCHES, LESS DEPTH ON SIDEWALKS AND GRAVEL ROADS.
Apr 17, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 51 Wsw Memphis, MOCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MMPM7 MEMPHIS.
Apr 17, 6:00 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 7Stockport, IASTORM TOTAL 6 TO 7 INCHES.
Apr 17, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 46 Ssw Avon, ILCOOP OBSERVER AT PRAIRIE CITY
Apr 17, 6:08 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 71 Wsw Mt Hamill, IA
Apr 17, 6:10 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6.11 Ese New London, IA
Apr 17, 6:15 AM CDTSNOW 1Bushnell, ILABOUT AN INCH IN GRASS. LIQUID TOTAL WAS 0.65 INCHES.
Apr 17, 6:19 AM CDTSNOW 5.54 Ne Washington, IA
Apr 17, 6:30 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 01 Ene Burlington, IASMALL BRANCH BROKEN ON EVERGREEN TREE FROM WEIGHT OF THE SNOW.
Apr 17, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 23 W Richmond, IACOCORAHS STATION IA-WS-7 WELLMAN 4.0 E.
Apr 17, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 2.21 Wnw Sutter, ILCOCORAHS STATION IL-HN-2 WARSAW 5.8 SE.
Apr 17, 6:35 AM CDTSNOW 4.83 Ene Charlie Heath Mem, MOUPDATES PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 3 ENE CHARLIE HEATH MEM. BETWEEN 4.5 AND 5 INCHES.
Apr 17, 6:45 AM CDTSNOW 4.54 Nne Croton, IA
Apr 17, 6:45 AM CDTSNOW 4.5Galva, ILCOCORAHS STATION IL-HY-22 , IL.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.51 Nnw West Liberty, IACOCORAHS STATION IA-MC-15 WEST LIBERTY 0.7 NNW.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.64 Nne Muscatine, IACO-OP OBSERVER STATION MSTI4 2 N MUSCATINE.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.72 N Muscatine, IACOCORAHS STATION IA-MC-13 MUSCATINE 2.1 N.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.82 Se Coal Valley, ILCOCORAHS STATION IL-HY-5 COAL VALLEY 1.9 SE.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 34 N Haskins, IACOCORAHS STATION IA-WS-2 AINSWORTH 7.4 N.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.12 Nnw Warner, ILCOCORAHS STATION IL-HY-15 COAL VALLEY 2.6 E.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.62 Ne Colusa, ILTEMP @ 7:00 AM WAS 32 DEGREES F. WITH CLOUDY SKIES,RECEIVING LIGHT MISTY RAIN/SNOW FLURRIES. RECEIVED WET HEAVY PACKING SNOW OVERNIGHT. ILLINOIS STATE HWY 9 HERE WET AND SLUSHY.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.83 Nw Ohio, ILCOCORAHS STATION IL-BU-11 WALNUT 5.3 ENE.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.8Princeton, ILCO-OP OBSERVER STATION PTNI2 PRINCETON.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 4.5Galva, ILSTORM TOTAL.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 4.6Moline Quad-City Airpor, IL
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 4.7Donnellson, IACO-OP OBSERVER STATION DNNI4 DONNELLSON.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 5.12 Nne New Windsor, ILCOCORAHS STATION IL-HY-6 NEW WINDSOR 2.0 N.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 6.2Aledo, ILCO-OP OBSERVER STATION ALEI2 ALEDO.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 6.51 S Salem, IACO-OP OBSERVER STATION SLHI4 SALEM 1 S.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 6.61 E Kewanee, ILCO-OP OBSERVER STATION KEWI2 KEWANEE 1 E.
Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 7Keosauqua, IA
Apr 17, 7:01 AM CDTSNOW 6.22 Sw New London, IA
Apr 17, 7:09 AM CDTSNOW 73 W Mount Sterling, IA

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 86 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2020-04-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2020-04-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 39 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1382 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
88 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

913 
WWUS43 KDVN 160712
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
212 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...Late Winter Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snow Today into 
Friday Morning...

.A storm system will bring heavy snow to portions of southeast 
Iowa, extreme northeast Missouri and western Illinois today into
Friday. There is the potential for 6 to 10 inches of heavy wet 
snow with this system. Visibilities will drop to a quarter mile at
times during the higher snowfall rates, with either snow covered 
or slushy snow accumulation likely on roadways.

IAZ076>078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-161515-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0004.200416T2100Z-200417T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDVN.WS.W.0003.200416T2100Z-200417T1200Z/
Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-
Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, 
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Memphis, and Kahoka
212 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches.  

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute today and the
  morning commute Friday. Sporadic power outages are possible due
  to heavy wet snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of one to two inches an hour
  are possible this afternoon and evening. This would allow snow
  to quickly accumulate on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.
In Missouri, call 800-222-6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ016>018-024>026-161515-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0004.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KDVN.WS.W.0003.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, Aledo, 
Oquawka, and Monmouth
212 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches..

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute today and the
  morning commute Friday. Sporadic power outages are possible due
  to heavy wet snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of one to two inches an hour
  are possible this afternoon and evening. This would allow snow
  to quickly accumulate on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ034-035-161515-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WS.W.0003.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Carthage and Macomb
212 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Hancock and McDonough Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute today and the
  morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of one to two inches an hour
  are possible this afternoon and evening. This would allow snow
  to quickly accumulate on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ063>065-067-161515-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.200416T2100Z-200417T1200Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, and Muscatine
212 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson, Cedar and Muscatine Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute today and the 
  morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of one to two inches an hour
  are possible this afternoon and evening. This would allow snow
  to quickly accumulate on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ068-ILZ009-015-161515-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Scott-Whiteside-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Davenport, Bettendorf, Sterling, Moline, 
and Rock Island
212 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Scott County. In Illinois, Whiteside and Rock 
  Island Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute today and the 
  morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of one to two inches an hour
  are possible this afternoon and evening. This would allow snow
  to quickly accumulate on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
897 
WWUS43 KDVN 161628
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1128 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...Spring Snowstorm Today into Friday Morning...

.Moderate to heavy precipitation will move into the southwest 
outlook area this afternoon and evening. The precipitation could 
start as rain or a rain/snow mix before quickly changing over to 
all snow. Rain may mix in with the snow for areas along and south
of a line from Memphis, Missouri to Macomb, Illinois through 
tonight, which would limit total snow accumulations across the far
southern forecast area. The snow will spread to the east and 
northeast this evening and into tonight with light to moderate 
snow expected north of I-80. The heaviest band of snow is expected
to set up between highway 34 and I-80 where snowfall rates of 1 
to 2 inches per hour are likely. The heavy snow will drop 
visibilities below a quarter mile, leading to snow covered roads 
and very difficult travel conditions.

IAZ076>078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-170200-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.200416T2100Z-200417T1200Z/
Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-
Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, 
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Memphis, and Kahoka
1128 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
  11 inches. Lower amounts are possible south of a line from
  Keokuk, Iowa to Wyaconda, Missouri where rain could mix in with
  the snow.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop
  below a quarter mile in heavy snow and roads will likely become
  snow covered. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening
  commute today and the morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are
  possible this afternoon and evening. Tree limbs could fall from
  the weight of the heavy snow. Sporadic power outages are also
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions. In Missouri, call 800-222-
6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ016>018-024>026-034-035-170200-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, Aledo, 
Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, and Macomb
1128 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11
  inches. Lower amounts are possible south of a line from
  Bushnell, Illinois to Keokuk, Iowa where rain could mix in with
  the snow.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop
  below a quarter mile in heavy snow and roads will likely become
  snow covered. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
  commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are
  possible this afternoon and evening. Tree limbs could fall from
  the weight of the heavy snow. Sporadic power outages are also
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ063>065-067-170200-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.200416T2100Z-200417T1200Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, and Muscatine
1128 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches. Highest amounts across the southern portions of the 
  counties.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson, Cedar and Muscatine Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are
  possible this evening and tonight. A few tree limbs could fall
  from the weight of the heavy snow. Isolated power outages are
  also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ068-ILZ009-015-170200-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Scott-Whiteside-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Davenport, Bettendorf, Sterling, Moline, 
and Rock Island
1128 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches. Highest amounts across the southern portions of the 
  counties.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Scott County. In Illinois, Whiteside and Rock 
  Island Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are
  possible tonight. A few tree limbs could fall from the weight of
  the heavy snow. Isolated power outages are also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions. In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

Uttech
291 
WWUS43 KDVN 162012
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...Spring Snowstorm Today into Friday Morning...

.Moderate to heavy precipitation will move into the southwest
outlook area this afternoon and evening. The precipitation could
start as rain or a rain/snow mix before quickly changing over to
all snow. Rain may mix in with the snow for areas along and south
of a line from Memphis, Missouri to Macomb, Illinois through
tonight, which would limit total snow accumulations across the
far southern forecast area. The snow will spread to the east and
northeast this evening and into tonight with light to moderate
snow expected north of I-80. The heaviest band of snow is
expected to set up between highway 34 in Iowa and I-80 where 
snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely. The heavy 
snow will drop visibilities below a quarter mile, leading to snow 
covered roads and very difficult travel conditions.

IAZ067-170415-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.200416T2100Z-200417T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KDVN.WS.W.0003.200416T2100Z-200417T1200Z/
Muscatine-
Including the city of Muscatine
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches with higher amounts in southern portion of area.

* WHERE...Muscatine County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop
  below a quarter mile in heavy snow and roads will likely become
  snow covered. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening
  commute today and the morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour 
  are possible this afternoon and evening. Tree limbs could fall 
  from the weight of the heavy snow. Sporadic power outages are 
  also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ015-170415-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KDVN.WS.W.0003.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Rock Island-
Including the cities of Moline and Rock Island
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches with higher amounts in southern portion of the county.

* WHERE...Rock Island County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop
  below a quarter mile in heavy snow and roads will likely become
  snow covered. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening
  commute today and the morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour 
  are possible this afternoon and evening. Tree limbs could fall 
  from the weight of the heavy snow. Sporadic power outages are 
  also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ076>078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-170415-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.200416T2100Z-200417T1200Z/
Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-
Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, 
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Memphis, and Kahoka
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
  11 inches. Lower amounts are possible south of a line from
  Keokuk, Iowa to Wyaconda, Missouri where rain could mix in with
  the snow.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop
  below a quarter mile in heavy snow and roads will likely become
  snow covered. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening
  commute today and the morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are
  possible this afternoon and evening. Tree limbs could fall from
  the weight of the heavy snow. Sporadic power outages are also
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.
In Missouri, call 800-222-6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ016>018-024>026-034-035-170415-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, Aledo, 
Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, and Macomb
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11
  inches. Lower amounts are possible south of a line from 
  Bushnell, Illinois to Keokuk, Iowa where rain could mix in with 
  the snow.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop
  below a quarter mile in heavy snow and roads will likely become
  snow covered. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
  commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are
  possible this afternoon and evening. Tree limbs could fall from
  the weight of the heavy snow. Sporadic power outages are also
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ066-170415-
/O.EXA.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Clinton-
Including the city of Clinton
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches. Highest amounts across the southern portions of the
  county.

* WHERE...Clinton County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are
  possible this evening and tonight. A few tree limbs could fall
  from the weight of the heavy snow. Isolated power outages are
  also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ063>065-170415-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.200416T2100Z-200417T1200Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Tipton
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches. Highest amounts across the southern portions of the 
  counties.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Cedar Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are
  possible this evening and tonight. A few tree limbs could fall
  from the weight of the heavy snow. Isolated power outages are
  also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ068-ILZ009-170415-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.200417T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Scott-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Davenport, Bettendorf, and Sterling
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Highest amounts across the southern portions of the 
  counties.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Scott County. In Illinois, Whiteside County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are
  possible tonight. A few tree limbs could fall from the weight of
  the heavy snow. Isolated power outages are also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions. In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

Gross
157 
WWUS43 KDVN 170136
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...Heavy Snow Expected Tonight through Early Friday Morning...

.Snow falling across northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and west 
central Illinois will continue to expand north and east overnight, 
impacting most of eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois south of 
the highway 30 corridor. The heaviest snow is expected to fall 
along and south of the highway 34 corridor in eastern Iowa and 
west of Galesburg in Illinois. There, the heavy wet snow may fall
at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour tonight, leading to slick snow
and ice covered roads and poor visibility. The heavy wet snow may
also lead to downed tree branches and possible power outages. 
Snow will end across the area from west to east between 6 am and 9
am Friday morning. 

IAZ076>078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-170945-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-
Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, 
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Memphis, and Kahoka
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may lead
  to broken limbs and possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.
In Missouri, call 800-222-6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ024>026-034-035-170945-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, 
and Macomb
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Warren, Henderson, Mercer, Hancock and McDonough 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may lead
  to broken limbs and possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ067-170945-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Muscatine-
Including the city of Muscatine
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches
  with higher amounts possible in the southern half of the county.

* WHERE...Muscatine County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may lead
  to broken limbs and possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ015-170945-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Rock Island-
Including the cities of Moline and Rock Island
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches
  with higher amounts possible in lower Rock Island County.
 
* WHERE...Rock Island County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may lead
  to broken limbs and possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ016>018-170945-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Henry IL, Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may lead
  to broken limbs and possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ063>065-170945-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Tipton
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Cedar Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ066-068-ILZ009-170945-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Clinton-Scott-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Clinton, Davenport, Bettendorf, 
and Sterling
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clinton and Scott Counties. In Illinois, 
  Whiteside County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.

In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

DLS
803 
WWUS43 KDVN 170733
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...Snow Will Continue Into This Morning...

.Light to moderate snow will continue into this morning with
several inches of additional accumulation. The snow should
diminish or end from west to east later Friday morning.

IAZ076>078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-171200-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-
Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, 
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Memphis, and Kahoka
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of several inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may 
  lead to broken limbs and possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions. In Missouri, call 800-222-
6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ024>026-034-035-171500-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, 
and Macomb
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of several inches.

* WHERE...Warren, Henderson, Mercer, Hancock and McDonough 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may 
  lead to broken limbs and possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ067-171200-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Muscatine-
Including the city of Muscatine
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. 

* WHERE...Muscatine County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may 
  lead to broken limbs and possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ015-171500-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Rock Island-
Including the cities of Moline and Rock Island
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. 
 
* WHERE...Rock Island County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may 
  lead to broken limbs and possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ016>018-171500-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Henry IL, Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow sticking to trees may 
  lead to broken limbs and possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ051>053-171200-
/O.EXA.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Benton-Linn-Jones-
Including the cities of Vinton, Cedar Rapids, and Anamosa
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Benton, Linn and Jones Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ054-ILZ007-171500-
/O.EXA.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Jackson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Maquoketa and Mount Carroll
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Jackson County. In Illinois, Carroll County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ063>065-171200-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Tipton
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Cedar Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ066-068-ILZ009-171500-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200417T1500Z/
Clinton-Scott-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Clinton, Davenport, Bettendorf, 
and Sterling
233 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clinton and Scott Counties. In Illinois, 
  Whiteside County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.

In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$
Haase
301 
WWUS43 KDVN 171148
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
648 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...Snow Diminishing Early This Morning...

.Light snow will continue to diminish and end this morning with 
little if any additional accumulation. Roadways will also be
mainly wet to patchy slushy spots.

IAZ076>078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-171300-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-
Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, 
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Memphis, and Kahoka
648 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Snow was diminishing rapidly this morning and roads were mainly
wet to patchy slushy spots.

$$

IAZ067-171300-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Muscatine-
Including the city of Muscatine
648 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Snow was diminishing rapidly this morning and roads were mainly
wet to patchy slushy spots.

$$

IAZ051>053-063>065-171300-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-
Including the cities of Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marengo, 
Iowa City, and Tipton
648 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Snow was diminishing rapidly this morning and roads were mainly
wet to patchy slushy spots.

$$

ILZ024>026-034-035-171300-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, 
and Macomb
648 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Little if any additional accumulation.

* WHERE...Warren, Henderson, Mercer, Hancock and McDonough 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

&&

$$

ILZ015-171300-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Rock Island-
Including the cities of Moline and Rock Island
648 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Little if any additional accumulation.

* WHERE...Rock Island County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

&&

$$

ILZ016>018-171300-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
648 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Little if any additional accumulation.

* WHERE...Henry IL, Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

&&

$$

IAZ054-066-068-ILZ007-009-171300-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Carroll-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Maquoketa, Clinton, Davenport, 
Bettendorf, Mount Carroll, and Sterling
648 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Little if an additional accumulation.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Jackson, Clinton and Scott Counties. In 
  Illinois, Carroll and Whiteside Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

&&

$$
Haase
832 
WWUS43 KDVN 171157
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
657 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

ILZ024>026-034-035-171300-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, 
and Macomb
657 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Snow was diminishing rapidly this morning and roads were mainly
wet to patchy slushy spots. Little if any additional accumulation
is expected.

$$

ILZ015-171300-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Rock Island-
Including the cities of Moline and Rock Island
657 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Snow was diminishing rapidly this morning and roads were mainly
wet to patchy slushy spots. Little if any additional accumulation
is expected.

$$

ILZ016>018-171300-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
657 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Snow was diminishing rapidly this morning and roads were mainly
wet to patchy slushy spots. Little if any additional accumulation
is expected.

$$

IAZ054-066-068-ILZ007-009-171300-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200417T1200Z/
Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Carroll-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Maquoketa, Clinton, Davenport, 
Bettendorf, Mount Carroll, and Sterling
657 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Snow was diminishing rapidly this morning and roads were mainly
wet to patchy slushy spots. Little if any additional accumulation
is expected.

$$
Haase

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Quad Cities, IA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Apr 16, 12:50 AM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 16, 12:50 AM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1250 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...AVIATION UPDATE...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 317 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

A mix of sun and clouds were seen today, with well below normal
temperatures, thanks to cold temperatures aloft as noted on the 12z
DVN sounding. In fact, record lows were broken or tied at CID and
DBQ this morning with 15 degrees and 21 degrees respectively.

The light snow event that occurred early this morning in the middle
of the CWA is all but gone, based on GOES 16 Day Snow RGB satellite
imagery this afternoon. Latest 17z MSAS MSLP analysis shows weak
high pressure over IA, with temperatures only in the 30s. A mid
level stratocu deck has developed this afternoon and will be a focus
for the overnight temperatures.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This Evening through Thursday)
ISSUED AT 317 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

Forecast focus in the near term is on the chance of flurries this
evening and cloud trends with its impact on temperatures.

Current area of clouds on visible satellite is well handled in the
850-700mb layer RH fields of the latest runs of the RAP13.
This model keeps these clouds around for much of the evening until
dissipating around midnight. A weak wave aloft and some weak low
level convergence may allow for some flurries as currently seen
across DMX and have kept mention in forecast this evening. Forecast
soundings suggest that the atmosphere will be cold enough for
flurries to be the dominant precip type, with no impacts.

Clouds will dissipate overnight tonight before more mid level and
high level clouds move in from the west on Thursday. With the
surface high overhead and near calm winds expected, falling
temperatures early Thursday is likely. As a result, I lowered mins
slightly in our northeast and if clouds dissipate quicker than
forecast, than we may need to lower temps more. These lows will be
15 to 20 degrees below normal, but not close to record lows which
are in the upper teens.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday Night through Wednesday)
ISSUED AT 317 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

Key Messages:

*A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for late Thursday afternoon
 into Friday morning in a corridor just to the south of the Quad
 Cities. Heavy wet snow is expected with several inches likely.

*A band of moderate to heavy snow is expected to move into the
 southwest forecast area Thursday afternoon, spreading to the ENE
 through the evening into Thursday night. Although visibilities
 will be reduced during the day, impacts to roads will be limited.
 After sunset, slushy accumulation is likely on pavement in areas
 that receive moderate to heavy snowfall. Higher accumulation is
 expected on elevated and grassy surfaces.

*Since this will be a heavy wet snow, significant accumulation on
 trees that have leafed out may lead to downed branches and
 possibly sporadic power outages. This potential is higher for
 locations that receive 5-6"+ of snow. Winds won't be too strong
 but could gust up to 25 mph south of the Quad Cities.

*There is still uncertainty on the exact placement of the heaviest
 snow band which could shift a little north or south in later updates.
 Outside of the heavy snow, accumulations will be much lighter -
 likely in the 1 to 3 inch range.

Discussion:

Large-scale troughing over the Central and Eastern U.S. will remain
in place late this week as a developing coupled upper jet translates
from the Central Rockies through the Mid/Upper Mississippi Valley. A
positively tilted shortwave trough will lag the passage of the
aforementioned jet feature, crossing Iowa and Illinois on Friday.
Model consensus is for significant isentropic upglide to
overspread parts of Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois as the surface to
850mb lows take shape across Kansas on Thursday.

The favored surface low track is from southeast Kansas into
central Indiana. The low isn't forecast to become very deep;
however, strong isentropic lift and frontogenetic response will
likely result in a period of moderate to strong ascent as low-
level WV transport pushes PWATs to 0.60 - 0.75 inches. This
environmental setup is conducive for a band of moderate to even
heavy precip with QPF over 0.50 inches south of I-80.

Forecast sounding profiles are quite cold considering it's mid
April and indicate that snow would be the dominate precip type.
One exception may be across the far southern tier of counties
where 850mb temps could eclipse 0 C. Here, a period of rain or a
rain/snow mix is possible which would greatly lower total snow
accumulations. A little further north, mostly snow is anticipated.
Some of which could become heavy with rates peaking near 1"/hr
due to the strong forcing and presence of elevated instability per
steep mid-level lapse rates. Snow ratios are tricky with a strong
omega signal at times in the DGZ but countered by a warming
lower troposphere (850mb temps between 0 to -3 C).

Used snow ratios near 8 to 10:1 because this event should consist
of fairly wet snow with near freezing surface-850mb temps. Our
current forecast, based on a model weighted blend, has the
heaviest snow band setting up slightly south of the Quad Cities
with a range of 4 to 7 inches. There is plenty of time for
adjustments on the exact north/south placement of the band. And if
any mesoscale convective elements develop, isolated higher
amounts would be possible. North and south of where the heavy band
sets up, amounts will drop off to 1-3 inches.

Friday On

Temperatures will slowly warm up into the weekend with 50s
expected on Saturday and upper 50s to lower 60s Sunday. The
warming trend will continue into early next week. The model blend
has highs well into the 60s and even lower 70s in the west by
Tuesday. Uttech

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday Night)
ISSUED AT 1242 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2020

VFR conditions are expected through 18 UTC on Thursday ahead of a
late season winter storm forecast to impact the area Thursdays
afternoon into Friday morning. Ceilings are forecast to lower and
thicken Thursday morning but remain above 5 KFT. Ceilings will
lower to MVFR at KBRl during the late afternoon and then spread
northward to KMLI and KCID by 00 UTC on Friday. Visibilities will
become MVFR to IFR after 00 UTC Friday as snow overspreads the
area. Periods of heavier snow will lead to lower ceilings and
visibilities on Thursday evening but the exact time is now known
at this time.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 1043 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

No change to ongoing river forecasts on the Mississippi this
morning. Light snow mostly fell over the central portions of the
forecast area overnight, with a narrow band of 2-4 inches reported
from Washington to Muscatine to Rock Island counties. Liquid
equivalent of this snow was light, with amounts between 0.05" and
0.2" thus not impacting the Mississippi River.

The current crest has past Burlington and is nearing Keokuk and
Gregory Landing. River levels remain high and there is still
snowpack up north across southern MN and western WI from the past
weekend. However, with soils no longer frozen, expect some
infiltration of water into the ground when this snow melts and thus
responses on the rivers will be less than if the ground were more
frozen and saturated. With than being said, there is still some
uncertainty on the impact of that snow melt on the Mississippi River
locally. Any additional rains in the next 1-2 weeks could bring
additional rises.

A strong storm system is expected to move across the southern
portions of the forecast area Thursday. This system will likely
bring snow to the area with the heavier liquid equivalent amounts
remaining in MO. This would be ideal for the Mississippi in our area
and would likely keep the Mississippi falling. Looking further
ahead, dry conditions are favored this weekend and into next week,
promoting falling river levels.

&&

.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...Winter Storm Watch from this afternoon through Friday morning
     for Des Moines-Henry IA-Jefferson-Keokuk-Lee-Louisa-Van
     Buren-Washington.

IL...Winter Storm Watch from this evening through Friday morning for
     Bureau-Henderson-Henry IL-Mercer-Putnam-Warren.

MO...Winter Storm Watch from this afternoon through Friday morning
     for Clark-Scotland.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Gross
SHORT TERM...Gross
LONG TERM...Uttech
AVIATION...Cousins
HYDROLOGY...Gross
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 15, 3:40 PM CDT, 10 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
340 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

The Mississippi River is experiencing flooding. Please see the
latest Flood Statements and Flood Warnings for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

Accumulating snow is possible mainly south of Interstate 80
Thursday into Friday, with potential for several inches of heavy
wet snow. Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches with isolated
higher amounts, will be possible along a 25 mile wide line from
Ottumwa, IA to Galesburg, IL. Where the heaviest band of snow sets
up is still uncertain.

Snow covered roads, reduced visibilties in heavy snow, tree limbs
falling from the weight of snow causing power outages will be
possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

Gross/Uttech

The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.