Special Weather Statement, NWS Quad Cities, IA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
235 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 230 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

Showers and thunderstorms continue though the afternoon along and
east of the Mississippi River, with a greater chance this evening
through tonight through much of the area. Severe thunderstorms
are possible. The Storm Prediction Center has us in an Enhanced
Risk for severe weather today through tonight, with a Slight Risk
extending down to Interstate 80. Currently, temperatures are
sitting in the mid 80s, coupled with dew points in the mid 70s.
This is creating a very muggy environment, favorable for storms
through the evening. Areas to the north are much cooler, in the
low 70s and upper 60s, owing to the line of showers and heavy
storms that moved through. Cut down on max temperatures due to
the amount of cloud cover produced by morning and early afternoon
convection. Gusty southerly winds will be seen through the
evening, as we are within the warm sector of the slowly passing
low pressure system sliding through our north. The strong LLJ
continues to pump through the region, providing support for
further development and maintenance of thunderstorms through the
night.

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.SHORT TERM...(This Evening through Thursday)
ISSUED AT 230 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

Potent little upper shortwave pushes through the upper Midwest
tonight, with the attendant surface low trailing through our north.
The low is very slow moving and nearly stalled out, where its
boundaries will be the focus for thunderstorms tonight. Plenty of
instability will be present tonight, coupled with many sources of
surface and upper level forcing, which will help to develop and
maintain thunderstorms through the night. Storms have the potential
to be strong to severe, with main severe hazards being hail and
severe wind gusts over night.

Compared to previous model runs, the convective system from
earlier today was much farther south than was advertised
yesterday. With this said, it would seem that the boundary is a
bit farther south than models initially indicated, which can push
convective activity farther south into our area. Specifically, we
can see more activity between Highways 20 and 30. More recently,
short term guidance has been indicating favorable wind fields
within the vertical, which would lead to a little higher tornado
threat than was initially advertised. We will continue to monitor
this, as there is low confidence due to the lack of consistency
between guidance. High moisture content will also be found in much
of the area, especially ovenight. This will assist in generating
heavy rainfall for the areas experiencing thunderstorms. Again,
areas in the north have been very dry, making the ground pretty
solid. With this being the case, the ground won't be able to
handle really heavy rainfall rates and can turn into more runoff.
This would lead to flash flood concerns.

Given moderate instability and sufficient shear, we can see some
initially discrete supercells. Eventually, these storms are expected
to quickly grow upscale, where embedded supercell structures may
still exist. Prior to upscale growth, we will see our best chance
for all hazards, such as large hail, damaging winds, and even a few
tornadoes. As we transition into a more MCS structure, we will see
the hazards switch to damaging winds, torrential rainfall (1-3" rain
rates possible), and some embedded hail. After dark, the severe
threat will start to wind down, but the thunderstorms are expected
to continue through the night, slowly creeping south towards
Interstate 80. This will be due, in part, to the continuously strong
LLJ pumping air into the southward creeping cold front, enhancing
convergence over our area. With all storms, there will be frequent
lightning as well.

Tomorrow will be another stormy day for most, as the cold front
finally starts its departure from our area. There is still a risk
for severe weather, where the Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal
Risk for severe weather. Along with thunderstorms, we will still
have some anomalously high moisture content in the vertical profile,
which will aid in creating high rain rates, between 1-3" per hour
possible. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk for
Excessive rainfall, indicating that heavy rain is possible, which
can lead to flash flooding. The southern half of our forecast area
will be especially vulnerable, as these areas have seen several
inches of rain over the past couple weeks. This will lead to rapid
piling up of water in areas, especially if repeating thunderstorms
take place.
.LONG TERM...(Thursday Night through Wednesday)
ISSUED AT 230 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

Key Message:

1) Lingering showers and storms can be seen through part of Friday,
generally along and south of Interstate 80.

2) Upper ridge in west build east, leading to relatively dry and
seasonal weather though next week.

Friday Through Weekend...

Exiting wave from Thursday has a chance to lead to some residual
showers and storms through the forecast area. Some placement
differences exist between guidance, but the wave is progged to move
out by evening on Friday. As this wave exits, high pressure builds
into the area, leaving us dry through the remainder of the weekend.
This will be associated with a large upper ridge that sets up over
the upper Midwest and Plains. Within this ridge, long term guidance
indicates the potential for a cut of low to form beneath the ridge.
This can lead to some chances for precipitation, but currently looks
to be south of our area. The CMC wants to bring some spotty showers
through the area on Saturday, but it is an outlier compared to
guidance. With that in mind, will keep it dry over the weekend.
Temperatures will be below normal, sitting around and in the low
80s, and the humidity will be relatively pleasant.

Next Week...

Upper ridge begins to weaken and center over the Rockies, resulting
in broad northwest flow over the forecast area. This is reflected
well with long term guidance. With this pattern setting up, that can
open up the door for shortwaves into the area. With this said, low
level flow will not be from the south, limiting the flow of moisture
and heat into the area. Considering these factors, we should have a
relatively dry and quiet week with near normal temperatures.
Humidity will be relatively high through the week, as dew points are
progged to be near 70. As mentioned prior, this coupled with the
abundance of corn can lead to some higher humidity than currently
advertised.

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.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday Afternoon)
ISSUED AT 1214 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

Showers and thunderstorms are ongoing as of 18Z, impacting near
DBQ and MLI. These will continue through 20Z, with a break until
this evening. These storms are bringing along MVFR conditions,
with IFR in some of the heavier storms. Also, some of the storms
this evening can lead to gusts up to 50 KTs and hail. Winds will
stay from the south through tonight and tomorrow morning, with
gust upwards to 20-25 KTs. Again tomorrow, widespread showers and
storms are expected.

&&

.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...NONE.
IL...NONE.
MO...NONE.
&&

SYNOPSIS...Gunkel
SHORT TERM...Gunkel
LONG TERM...Gunkel
AVIATION...Gunkel

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
303 AM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

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Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
303 AM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

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...TODAY AND TONIGHT

The Storm Prediction Center has an enhanced risk for severe
thunderstorms along and north of a Freeport, Illinois to Belle
Plaine, Iowa line. There is a slight risk as far south as a
Mendota, Illinois to Ottumwa, Iowa line.

Super cells and organized bowing segments are likely ahead of a
slow moving cold front, especially in the afternoon and evening.
The main threats will be damaging winds, large hail and isolated
tornadoes. There is the potential for flash flooding especially
where slow moving thunderstorms move repeatedly over the same
areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

Thursday, there is a marginal risk for severe storms south of a
Rockford, Illinois to Bloomfield, Iowa line. The main threats will
be strong winds and large hail.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed today and tonight.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
147 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

ILC011-073-161-195-IAC045-163-141915-
Rock Island-Whiteside-Henry-Bureau-Scott-Clinton-
147 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT EASTERN ROCK ISLAND...
WHITESIDE...NORTHERN HENRY...NORTHWESTERN BUREAU...EAST CENTRAL SCOTT
AND SOUTHEASTERN CLINTON COUNTIES UNTIL 215 PM CDT...

At 147 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Garden Plain to near Warner.
Movement was east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Clinton, East Moline, Sterling, Morrison, Silvis, Geneseo, Colona,
Camanche, Le Claire, Coal Valley, Prophetstown, Hampton, Orion, Port
Byron, Erie, Garden Plain, Atkinson, Rapids City, Albany and
Princeton.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 305 and 306.
 Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 33.
 Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 9 and 22.
 Interstate 88 between mile markers 1 and 39.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms. Minor
flooding of low lying areas, creeks, streams and urban areas is
possible. If you encounter water over a roadway, do not drive through
it.

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.

LAT...LON 4143 8979 4130 9043 4133 9043 4133 9044
      4182 9035 4189 8970
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 253DEG 37KT 4184 9009 4138 9027

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
203 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

ILC015-177-141945-
Carroll-Stephenson-
203 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN CARROLL AND
SOUTHERN STEPHENSON COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM CDT...

At 203 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Pearl City, or
9 miles northeast of Mount Carroll, moving east at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Freeport, Pearl City, Shannon, German Valley, Ridott, Loran,
Winneshiek, Albertus Airport, Bolton and Stephenson  County
Fairgrounds.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm. Minor flooding
of low lying areas, creeks, streams and urban areas is possible. If
you encounter water over a roadway, do not drive through it.

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.

LAT...LON 4220 8969 4212 8969 4212 8992 4230 8992
      4237 8940 4220 8940
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 260DEG 27KT 4220 8985

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
217 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

ILC011-073-195-141945-
Whiteside-Henry-Bureau-
217 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT WHITESIDE...
NORTHEASTERN HENRY AND NORTHWESTERN BUREAU COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM
CDT...

At 217 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Emerson to Cambridge. Movement was
east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison, Cambridge, Geneseo, Prophetstown,
Erie, Walnut, Atkinson, Sheffield, Annawan, Tampico, Lyndon,
Hooppole, Deer Grove, Emerson, Fenton, Yorktown, Round Grove and
Manlius.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 18 and 44.
 Interstate 88 between mile markers 21 and 44.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms. Minor
flooding of low lying areas, creeks, streams and urban areas is
possible. If you encounter water over a roadway, do not drive through
it.

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.

LAT...LON 4135 8972 4129 9026 4184 9000 4191 8963
      4159 8963 4158 8955
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 262DEG 33KT 4184 8984 4132 9018

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
249 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

ILC011-073-142030-
Henry-Bureau-
249 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL HENRY AND
NORTHWESTERN BUREAU COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM CDT...

At 249 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Annawan, or 10
miles north of Kewanee, moving east at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Princeton, Wyanet, Atkinson, Sheffield, Annawan, Buda, Neponset,
Manlius, Mineral, New Bedford, Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park and
Bureau  County Fairgrounds.

This includes Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 29 and
57.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm. Minor flooding
of low lying areas, creeks, streams and urban areas is possible. If
you encounter water over a roadway, do not drive through it.

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.

LAT...LON 4127 8996 4145 9000 4157 8948 4134 8945
TIME...MOT...LOC 1949Z 260DEG 31KT 4138 8990

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
252 PM CDT WED JUL 14 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1237 PM     RAIN             1 S ASBURY              42.51N 90.76W
07/14/2021  M0.60 INCH       DUBUQUE            IA   PUBLIC

1033 AM     RAIN             JESUP                   42.47N 92.07W
07/14/2021  M0.40 INCH       BUCHANAN           IA   PUBLIC

1046 AM     RAIN             1 W THREE ELMS COUNTY   42.45N 91.89W
07/14/2021  M0.46 INCH       BUCHANAN           IA   PUBLIC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
330 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

ILC011-155-142115-
Putnam-Bureau-
330 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN PUTNAM AND
CENTRAL BUREAU COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM CDT...

At 330 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Walnut to near Osceola. Movement was
east at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Princeton, Hennepin, Spring Valley, DePue, Ladd, Wyanet, Sheffield,
Tiskilwa, Buda, Bureau Junction, Mark, Cherry, Malden, Manlius,
Seatonville, Milo, Arlington, Dover, Hollowayville and Coal Hollow.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 44 and 70.
 Interstate 180 between mile markers 1 and 13.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms. Minor
flooding of low lying areas, creeks, streams and urban areas is
possible. If you encounter water over a roadway, do not drive through
it.

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.

LAT...LON 4123 8927 4119 8964 4123 8964 4124 8980
      4151 8965 4152 8917 4143 8917
TIME...MOT...LOC 2030Z 258DEG 29KT 4151 8957 4124 8971

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