Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:56PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 555 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Fruitland to Fort Madison Municipal Arpt, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Fort Madison, Mount Pleasant, Wapello, Oquawka, Nauvoo,
West Burlington, New London, Mediapolis, Winfield, West Point,
Danville, Donnellson, Morning Sun, Middletown, Oakville, Franklin,
St. Paul, Mount Union, and Gulf Port.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
and west central Illinois...and southeastern Iowa.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.
Area Description:
Henderson, IL; Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA; Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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