Expires:202507040100;Remove:202507040100;834677 WWUS83 KDVN 040023 SPSDVN Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 723 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025 IAZ040-040100- Buchanan IA- 723 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Buchanan County through 800 PM CDT... At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jesup, or near Independence, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and minor flooding. 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... Independence, Jesup, Winthrop, Quasqueton, Rowley, Buchanan County Fairgrounds, Otterville, Wapsipinicon Golf Course, Independence Airport, and Littleton. Those attending the 4th of July Celebration in Independence are in the path of this storm and should prepare for IMMINENT DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && LAT...LON 4257 9168 4236 9173 4239 9206 4247 9206 4247 9208 4253 9208 TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 273DEG 15KT 4247 9202 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ McClure