Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREA: Henry; Bureau; Putnam
SENT: 2026-07-03T20:55:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

At 854 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line
extending from near Mendota to near La Moille to near Buda to near
Andover. Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Kewanee, Princeton, Cambridge, Hennepin, Spring Valley, Galva, Henry,
DePue, Granville, Ladd, Wyanet, Sheffield, Tiskilwa, La Moille,
Dalzell, Buda, Bureau Junction, McNabb, Putnam, and Mark.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 36 and 72.
Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 28 and 30.
Interstate 180 between mile markers 1 and 13.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to localized flooding.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
north central and northwestern Illinois.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-03T22:00:00-05:00