Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 12:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 30, 2026 - 10:17pm
Expires:
March 30, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Springville, or 11 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids, moving east at 50
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...
Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marion, Springville, Olin, Wyoming, Bertram,
Martelle, Onslow, Morley, Center Junction, Stone City, Viola,
Whittier, Langworthy, Canton, Wanatee Park, Marion Airport, Matsell
Bridge Natural Area, and Wapsipinicon State Park.
Instruction:
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for
east central Iowa.
Area Description:
Linn; Jones
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: