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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
427 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

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427 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

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

Very strong west northwest winds gusting between 45 and 60 mph
will be possible today. Driving will be difficult especially for
high profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads. A High Wind
Warning and a Wind Advisory is in effect until 3 pm this
afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

There is a Marginal (level 1 of 5) risk for severe weather Sunday.

A significant winter storm is expected to impact much of the
Midwest Sunday night through Monday with rain, snow, blowing
snow, and strong winds. Near blizzard conditions are possible and
travel impacts are likely for the Monday morning commute.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

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GROSS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
528 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

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Jackson-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-
Including the cities of Clinton, Aledo, Muscatine, Maquoketa,
Freeport, Moline, Rock Island, Hennepin, Galena, Davenport,
Bettendorf, Sterling, Mount Carroll, Geneseo, and Princeton
528 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
255 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

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Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Clinton, Maquoketa, Rock Island,
Hennepin, Galena, Geneseo, Mount Carroll, Manchester, Cedar
Rapids, Vinton, Iowa City, Moline, Davenport, Princeton, Marengo,
Anamosa, Muscatine, Independence, Freeport, Dubuque, Bettendorf,
Sterling, and Tipton
255 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
  between 5 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
  morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to steadily fall
  Sunday evening through Monday morning, leading to slick road
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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JTS

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