Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:54PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 654 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Basco, or 8
miles south of Carthage, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Keokuk, Carthage, Hamilton, Warsaw, Colchester, Augusta, Bowen,
Industry, West Point, Alexandria, Tennessee, Fandon, Colmar, Adair,
Plymouth, Denver, Elvaston, Basco, Bentley, and Tioga.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for west central
Illinois...southeastern Iowa...and northeastern Missouri.
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.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Hancock, IL; McDonough, IL; Lee, IA; Clark, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov