Thu May 16 04:12:23 EDT 2024

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312 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

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 will be a chance for scattered to isolated thunderstorms 
this afternoon and evening, mainly along and north of Interstate 
80. Some of these storms may be strong with hail and gusty winds. 
There is a Marginal Risk, or level 1 out of 5 for severe storms 
across portions of extreme east central Iowa into northwestern 
Illinois Thursday afternoon and evening.

Area tributary rivers and lower portions of the Mississippi River  
are experiencing flooding. Please see the latest Flood Statements 
and Flood Warnings for details. 

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

An active stretch of weather is expected across the Midwest
beginning early next week, with daily chances of showers and
thunderstorms possible. At this time, it is too early to 
determine the risk of severe weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon across 
northwestern Illinois.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: East to northeast at 30 MPH.