Galesburg, Illinois – Scattered, slow-moving showers are set to impact roads and neighborhoods across west central Illinois, northeast Missouri, and far southeast Iowa through late afternoon Monday. Soaking downpours may reduce visibility and lead to ponding on area highways, creating hazards for drivers.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities, showers will concentrate along a corridor from Memphis, Missouri to Galesburg, Illinois until 4 p.m. CDT. Brief, heavy rainfall is the main threat, though isolated lightning strikes can’t be ruled out.
Communities including Galesburg, Macomb, and Burlington could see rapidly changing road conditions, with some streets collecting standing water during the heaviest rain. Area highways such as U.S. 34 and Route 136 may become slick or flood-prone during peak showers. If thunder roars, residents are urged to move indoors and avoid hydroplaning on local roads.
Though this event is not widespread, isolated downpours can develop quickly and cause temporary travel delays. Today’s showers mark a return to unsettled summer weather along the Iowa-Illinois-Missouri border, similar to short-lived storms earlier in June.
Scattered showers are expected to taper by early evening, but residents should monitor for further weather alerts if conditions persist or intensify.
