Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 8:46PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Brighton, or 10 miles southwest of Washington, moving north at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, Kalona, Wellman, Riverside, Brighton, Richland, Richmond,
Keota, West Chester, Lake Darling State Park, Talleyrand, Washington
County Fairgrounds, and Rubio.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Keokuk; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: