Special Weather Statement 11/04/2024 18:56 for Illinois areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 8:56PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 4, 2024 - 6:56pm
Expires: 
November 4, 2024 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 854 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm over Colchester, or 7 miles southwest of Macomb, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and minor flooding. Additional thunderstorms may develop over the next 1-2 hours. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water. Closure of waterfront access due to flooding. Locations impacted include... Macomb, Bushnell, Colchester, Roseville, Avon, Blandinsville, Industry, Good Hope, Prairie City, Bardolph, Raritan, Tennessee, Sciota, Western Illinois University, Fandon, Little Swan Lake, New Philadelphia, Colmar, Adair, and Walnut Grove.
Instruction: 
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. Stay away from flooded areas. Report any flooding to local law enforcement.
Area Description: 
Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL