Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:15PM CDT until April 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 615 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Goose Lake to Indian Bluff Golf Course, moving
east at 70 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, Clinton, East Moline,
Silvis, Eldridge, DeWitt, Milan, Camanche, Le Claire, Coal Valley,
Hampton, Port Byron, Walcott, Blue Grass, Buffalo, Andalusia, and
Rapids City.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 74 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 5.
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 279 and 306.
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 5.
Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 8.
Interstate 88 between mile markers 1 and 13.
Interstate 280 between mile markers 1 and 18.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
Illinois...and east central 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.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Mercer, IL; Rock Island, IL; Clinton, IA; Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov