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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
231 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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/O.EXT.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-
Rock Island-Henry IL-Mercer-
Including the cities of Clinton, Sterling, Moline, Davenport,
Mount Carroll, Galena, Bettendorf, Freeport, Rock Island,
Maquoketa, Aledo, and Geneseo
231 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at
511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions
are available at gettingaroundillinois.com.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
410 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-160915-
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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-
410 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 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

There is a chance for two round of thunderstorms today. Lightning
and hail are the primary threats this morning. There is a risk
for severe storms Sunday afternoon south and east of a Dubuque,
Iowa to Williamsburg, Iowa line. The primary hazards will be
tornadoes, hail and damaging winds.

A significant winter storm will bring rain, snow, blowing snow,
and very strong winds this evening through Monday. Strong winds
between 40 and 60 mph and reduced visibilties to result in
blizzard conditions that will effect the Monday commutes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

Strong winds and blowing snow are expected Monday creating slick
travel conditions through late morning.

Another storm system will bring accumulating snow to portions of
the outlook area Tuesday night.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be needed today and tonight.

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GROSS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
201 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

ILZ015-024-151515-
/O.EXB.KDVN.HW.W.0003.260315T2100Z-260316T1500Z/
Rock Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Rock Island, Aledo, and Moline
201 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Mercer and Rock Island Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Monday.

* 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...Snow falling during portions of this time
  will lead to visibilities being reduced to a quarter mile or less.

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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