Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:00PM CDT until April 14 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 500 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fontana County
Park, or near Independence, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Independence, Jesup, Winthrop, Hazleton, Quasqueton, Lamont, Rowley,
Aurora, Stanley, Winthrop Golf Course, Wapsipinicon Golf Course,
Fontana County Park, Littleton, Monti, Buchanan County Fairgrounds,
Otterville, Independence Airport, Jakway Park, and Fontana Park.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
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.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Buchanan, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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