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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Quad Cities, IA

March 4, 202513 counties in Illinois; 21 counties in Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this wind advisory at Mar 4, 2025, 1:46 AM CST for 13 counties in Illinois; 21 counties in Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri. It took effect at Mar 5, 2025, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2025, 1:46 AM CST (07:46 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2025, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 5, 2025, 9:00 PM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA
All 36 counties

Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Cedar County, IA, Clinton County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Des Moines County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Henry County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Jefferson County, IA, Johnson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Keokuk County, IA, Lee County, IA, Linn County, IA, Louisa County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, Scott County, IA, Van Buren County, IA, Washington County, IA, Bureau County, IL, Carroll County, IL, Hancock County, IL, Henderson County, IL, Henry County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL, McDonough County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Putnam County, IL, Rock Island County, IL, Stephenson County, IL, Warren County, IL, Whiteside County, IL, Clark County, MO, Scotland County, MO

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:49 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 47 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 2025-03-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2025-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 225 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
1850 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
225 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
328 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

465 
WWUS73 KDVN 040746
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
146 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

IAZ040-051-052-063-064-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ025-034-035-MOZ009-
010-041600-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Henderson-Hancock-
McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Vinton, Kahoka, Washington, Sigourney,
Wapello, Cedar Rapids, Independence, Mount Pleasant, Burlington,
Macomb, Keosauqua, Iowa City, Fort Madison, Memphis, Fairfield,
Carthage, Marengo, and Oquawka
146 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, east central, 
  northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ041-042-053-054-065>068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024-026-041600-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0300Z/
Delaware-Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Jo
Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-
Putnam-Mercer-Warren-
Including the cities of Clinton, Princeton, Aledo, Geneseo,
Galena, Anamosa, Muscatine, Dubuque, Moline, Mount Carroll,
Sterling, Davenport, Manchester, Rock Island, Maquoketa,
Monmouth, Hennepin, Tipton, Bettendorf, and Freeport
146 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Haase
8 follow-up statements
998 
WWUS73 KDVN 041533
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
933 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

IAZ040-051-052-063-064-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ025-034-035-MOZ009-
010-042345-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Henderson-Hancock-
McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fort Madison, Burlington, Marengo,
Carthage, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Macomb, Memphis, Kahoka,
Cedar Rapids, Washington, Oquawka, Vinton, Keosauqua, Sigourney,
Wapello, Independence, and Iowa City
933 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, east central, 
  northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ041-042-053-054-065>068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024-026-042345-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0300Z/
Delaware-Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Jo
Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-
Putnam-Mercer-Warren-
Including the cities of Muscatine, Rock Island, Dubuque,
Bettendorf, Anamosa, Geneseo, Princeton, Aledo, Sterling,
Manchester, Freeport, Tipton, Galena, Hennepin, Clinton,
Maquoketa, Davenport, Monmouth, Mount Carroll, and Moline
933 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Gross
003 
WWUS73 KDVN 041937
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
137 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

IAZ040-051-052-063-064-076>078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-050530-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0300Z/
Buchanan-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fort Madison, Burlington, Marengo,
Kahoka, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Memphis, Cedar Rapids,
Washington, Vinton, Keosauqua, Sigourney, Wapello, Independence,
and Iowa City
137 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa 
  and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile 
  due to falling and blowing snow will be possible Wednesday morning 
  creating near whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

IAZ041-042-053-054-065>068-ILZ015-024-050530-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0300Z/
Delaware-Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Rock
Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Muscatine, Dubuque, Maquoketa, Rock
Island, Davenport, Tipton, Aledo, Moline, Bettendorf, Clinton,
Anamosa, and Manchester
137 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. In Iowa, 
  Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, Muscatine, Scott, Delaware, and 
  Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile 
  due to falling and blowing snow will be possible Wednesday morning 
  creating near whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ILZ025-034-035-050530-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0300Z/
Henderson-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Macomb, Carthage, and Oquawka
137 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-026-050530-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0300Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Warren-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Freeport, Monmouth, Princeton,
Galena, Sterling, Mount Carroll, and Hennepin
137 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, 
  Whiteside, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Gross
450 
WWUS73 KDVN 050246
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
846 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

IAZ040-051-052-063-064-076>078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-051115-
/O.EXT.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Wapello, Fort Madison, Memphis,
Fairfield, Vinton, Keosauqua, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Iowa
City, Independence, Washington, Marengo, Cedar Rapids, Sigourney,
and Kahoka
846 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa 
  and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles, and those on west to east 
  oriented roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile 
  due to falling and blowing snow will be possible Wednesday 
  morning, creating near whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

IAZ041-042-053-054-065>068-ILZ015-024-051115-
/O.EXT.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0000Z/
Delaware-Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Rock
Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Rock Island, Aledo, Clinton, Manchester,
Tipton, Moline, Bettendorf, Anamosa, Davenport, Maquoketa,
Muscatine, and Dubuque
846 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. In Iowa, 
  Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, Muscatine, Scott, Delaware, and 
  Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles, and those on west to east 
  oriented roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile 
  due to falling and blowing snow will be possible Wednesday morning 
  creating near whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ILZ025-034-035-051115-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
Henderson-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Carthage, Oquawka, and Macomb
846 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile 
  due to falling and blowing snow will be possible Wednesday morning 
  creating near whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles, and those on west to east oriented roads. Use 
extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ026-051115-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
Warren-
Including the cities of Monmouth
846 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Warren County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile 
  due to falling and blowing snow will be possible Wednesday morning 
  creating near whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles, and those on west to east oriented roads. Use 
extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-051115-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0300Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Sterling, Freeport, Princeton, Hennepin,
Galena, Mount Carroll, and Geneseo
846 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, 
  and Whiteside Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile 
  due to falling and blowing snow will be possible Wednesday morning 
  creating near whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles, and those on west to east oriented roads. Use 
extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

JTS
085 
WWUS73 KDVN 050814
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
214 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

ILZ025-026-034-035-051615-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Carthage, Oquawka, Monmouth, and Macomb
214 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles, and those on west to east 
  oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles, and those on west to east oriented roads. Use 
extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ040-051-052-063-064-076>078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-051615-
/O.CON.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Marengo, Mount Pleasant, Memphis,
Independence, Vinton, Washington, Fort Madison, Wapello,
Keosauqua, Kahoka, Fairfield, Sigourney, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids,
and Burlington
214 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa 
  and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles, and those on west to east 
  oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles, and those on west to east oriented roads. Use 
extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ041-042-053-054-065>068-ILZ015-024-051615-
/O.CON.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0000Z/
Delaware-Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Rock
Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Clinton, Dubuque, Manchester, Tipton,
Davenport, Maquoketa, Anamosa, Aledo, Bettendorf, Rock Island,
Moline, and Muscatine
214 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. In Iowa, 
  Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, Muscatine, Scott, Delaware, and 
  Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles, and those on west to east 
  oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles, and those on west to east oriented roads. Use 
extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-051615-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0300Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Princeton, Geneseo,
Mount Carroll, Sterling, and Hennepin
214 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM 
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, 
  and Whiteside Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Gibbs
111 
WWUS73 KDVN 050815
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
215 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

IAZ040-051-052-063-064-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ025-026-034-035-
MOZ009-010-051615-
/O.CON.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Henderson-Warren-
Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Oquawka, Vinton, Kahoka, Keosauqua, Cedar
Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Independence, Fort Madison, Fairfield,
Iowa City, Washington, Wapello, Macomb, Monmouth, Marengo,
Memphis, Carthage, Sigourney, and Burlington
215 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, east central, 
  northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile 
  due to falling and blowing snow will be possible Wednesday 
  morning, creating near whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

IAZ041-042-053-054-065>068-ILZ015-024-051615-
/O.CON.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0000Z/
Delaware-Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Rock
Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Clinton, Dubuque, Manchester, Tipton,
Davenport, Maquoketa, Anamosa, Aledo, Bettendorf, Rock Island,
Moline, and Muscatine
215 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. In Iowa, 
  Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, Muscatine, Scott, Delaware, and 
  Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile 
  due to falling and blowing snow will be possible Wednesday morning 
  creating near whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-051615-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0300Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Princeton, Geneseo,
Mount Carroll, Sterling, and Hennepin
215 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM 
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, 
  and Whiteside Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Gibbs
589 
WWUS73 KDVN 051444
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
844 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

IAZ040-051-052-063-064-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ025-026-034-035-
MOZ009-010-052245-
/O.CON.KDVN.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Henderson-Warren-
Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Keosauqua, Kahoka, Burlington, Oquawka,
Marengo, Fort Madison, Iowa City, Monmouth, Washington,
Independence, Memphis, Mount Pleasant, Wapello, Cedar Rapids,
Carthage, Sigourney, Fairfield, Vinton, and Macomb
844 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph this 
  morning. Wind gusts up to 55 mph during the afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, east central, 
  northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

IAZ041-042-053-054-065>068-ILZ015-024-052245-
/O.CON.KDVN.HW.W.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0000Z/
Delaware-Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Rock
Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Maquoketa,
Manchester, Anamosa, Rock Island, Dubuque, Davenport, Bettendorf,
Aledo, and Moline
844 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Wind gusts up to 55 mph this afternoon.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. In Iowa, 
  Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, Muscatine, Scott, Delaware, and 
  Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-052245-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.250305T1700Z-250306T0300Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Freeport, Sterling, Mount Carroll,
Hennepin, Galena, Geneseo, and Princeton
844 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, 
  and Whiteside Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Cousins
054 
WWUS73 KDVN 060003
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
603 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ015-024>026-
034-035-MOZ009-010-060115-
/O.EXP.KDVN.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Rock Island-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Tipton, Marengo, Dubuque, Fairfield,
Kahoka, Vinton, Maquoketa, Memphis, Davenport, Manchester, Fort
Madison, Burlington, Wapello, Carthage, Washington, Bettendorf,
Moline, Anamosa, Cedar Rapids, Oquawka, Monmouth, Macomb,
Independence, Mount Pleasant, Iowa City, Muscatine, Clinton, Rock
Island, Sigourney, Aledo, and Keosauqua
603 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Northwest winds will continue to weaken this evening, so the High 
Wind Warning has been allowed to expire. However, gusts between 35 
to 45 mph will linger this evening.

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-060300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250306T0300Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Galena, Hennepin, Princeton, Geneseo,
Sterling, Mount Carroll, and Freeport
603 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, 
  and Whiteside Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

JTS
380 
WWUS73 KDVN 060301
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
901 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-060415-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250306T0300Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Galena, Hennepin, Princeton, Geneseo,
Sterling, Mount Carroll, and Freeport
901 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Northwest winds will continue to weaken tonight. Thus, the Wind 
Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

JTS

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Mar 3, 11:50 PM CST, 1 hour 56 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Strong storm system starting Tuesday and lasting into Wednesday still on track to impact the area.
  • This storm will feature heavy rain, low threat for isolated flash flooding, strong winds, some thunderstorms, and blowing snow. Fog cannot be ruled out as well.
  • Pattern remains active through the work week with more chances for precip Thursday into Friday.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 11:50 PM CST, 1 hour 56 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1150 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong storm system starting Tuesday and lasting into
  Wednesday still on track to impact the area.

- This storm will feature heavy rain, low threat for isolated
  flash flooding, strong winds, some thunderstorms, and blowing
  snow. Fog cannot be ruled out as well.

- Pattern remains active through the work week with more chances
  for precip Thursday into Friday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 330 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

Tonight, our advertised strong storm system will begin to eject
out of the Rockies and into the Plains. This will induce a
strengthening nocturnal LLJ of 50+ kt across OK/KS, which is
progged to veer into our region later tonight. Attendant warm,
moist advection will foster burgeoning showers, with some
storms also possible. CAMs suggest potentially a widespread
wing of rain/showers forming initially late evening/early
overnight followed up by more open cell convection initially
that may evolve and become widespread as well on coverage.
This latter round late tonight and very early Tuesday AM could
have a low risk for isolated small hail with some instability
noted in the -10c to -30c growth zone. Some swaths of
0.25"+ of rain are possible with the convective nature leading
to highly variable amounts.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 330 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

A strong storm system remains on track for Tuesday into Wednesday.

Overall, continued trends from last nights runs occurred today
with an occluded/filling low passing across our SE service area
late Tuesday night/early Wednesday. This will maintain the
warm sector south of the area closer to near the I-70 corridor
in Missouri and extending into central Illinois, thereby
reducing the risk for HSLC tornadoes, but as mentioned this
potential still needs monitoring for any changes. The primary
impacts from this storm will be heavy rain (mainly Tuesday
PM/evening) followed up by strong winds Wednesday with rain
changing to snow for a time, which the combination of falling
snow and strong winds could make for low visibilities for travel
impacts making this potentially the greater impact from this
system.

We will see a ramping up of the rain/embedded storms Tuesday
PM through evening with the main surge of moisture advection
and dynamics. Much of the rain from this event will occur
during this time with generally 0.75 inch to 1.5 inches
potential, and given the strong dynamics and PWATs progged in
the percentile at over 1-1.2 inches doubling the PWAT would
support some local amounts of 2-2.5 inches. Even though we
are experiencing low soil moisture and river levels, the main
concern is the frost depths which are greater than 12 inches
north/west of the Quad Cities. We've lost a few inches of frost
depth locally and may continue to lose some prior to the rain,
but enough still present to limit absorption/infiltration and
could lead to standing water in poor drainage and low lying
areas, ditches and fields. Isolated flooding/flash flooding
cannot be ruled out where the heaviest rains occur.

The filling low shifting across the area late Tuesday evening/
overnight will be preceded by a dry slot bringing down the
intensity of the rain for many. Still, some light rain, drizzle
and potential fog will be possible near the low track. Then,
as the low moves away late Tuesday night and Wednesday, a
strengthening pressure gradient and impressive LLJ 50+ kt will
foster developing strong NW winds that will likely top advisory
criteria (sustained 30 mph with gusts 45-57 mph). Potential
with cold advection and alignment of the wind fields to possibly
see high wind warning criteria. As temperatures plummet, the
rain will change over to snow for a period of time Wednesday.
These strong winds in concert with the falling snow will bring
the potential for periods of very low visibility posing an
impact to travel. Snow amounts look to be light, with the
probability for 2 inches or more still at 20-50 percent
northwest of a Cedar Rapids to Dubuque line. With this part
of the system potentially being the most impactful it will
be monitored closely and will likely necessitate wind
headlines within the next 24 hours, though can't rule out some
winter headlines possibly being needed across our north/west
service area particularly where amounts of 1-2 inches appears
possible.

We continue to encourage everyone to stay tuned to the forecast!

Beyond, we are still looking at another system late Thursday
night through Friday night with rain/snow, as a fast moving
system traverses a mid level baroclinic zone across the region.
Given this system following somewhat quickly on the heels of
the departing one it will not have as much moisture to work
with and so it would appear as though amounts would be mainly
light.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1147 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

A strong storm system centerd in western KS will move to
northern MO Tuesday evening. VFR conds overnight will quickly
become widespread IFR/LIFR CIGS/VIS in rain by morning then
continuing through Tuesday night. LLWS is expected overnight
then again by Tuesday evening.

&&

.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...None.
IL...None.
MO...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...Gibbs/McClure
LONG TERM...Gibbs/McClure
AVIATION...Haase
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 3:21 PM CST, 10 hours 25 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
321 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-042130-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
321 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

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...TONIGHT

A few thunderstorms are possible across the Outlook area late
this evening and overnight. The primary threat is lightning with a
secondary threat of isolated small hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

A few thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Severe weather is not currently anticipated. Heavy rainfall
Tuesday afternoon and evening could lead to standing water in
poorly drained areas, ditches and fields, and produce mainly
within bank rises on streams, creeks and rivers. Isolated flooding
cannot be ruled out where the rainfall is heaviest.

Late Tuesday night through Wednesday, strong northwest winds
will develop and become sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts
over 50 mph possible. In addition, as colder air moves in the
rain will change over to snow for a period of time. The strong
winds combined with the falling snow may lead to periods of
low visibility. Any snow accumulations would appear to be light,
with the probability for 2 inches or more of snow at 20 to 50
percent northwest of a Cedar Rapids to Dubuque line.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed tonight.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 4, 1:28 AM CST, 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
128 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

ILZ025-034-035-MOZ010-040815-
Henderson IL-McDonough IL-Hancock IL-Clark MO-
128 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...A thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Henderson,
western McDonough, Hancock and southeastern Clark Counties through
215 AM CST...

At 128 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm 7 miles
southeast of Warsaw, or 11 miles south of Keokuk, moving northeast at
60 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Gregory Landing, Tioga, Tennessee, Adrian, Elvaston, Fandon,
Stillwell, Carthage, Burnside, Hamilton, McDonough County 4-H
Grounds, Denver, Colmar, Argyle Lake State Park, Sutter, Colchester,
Plymouth, Bentley, Basco, and Blandinsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4020 9150 4025 9150 4025 9158 4064 9098
      4064 9082 4038 9064 4020 9118
TIME...MOT...LOC 0728Z 236DEG 50KT 4025 9135

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Gibbs

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 1:28 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementDVNHancock47 min
Mar 4, 2:04 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementDVNMcDonough41 min
Mar 4, 1:37 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningDVNHancock, Henderson, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island, Warren28 hr

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.