Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:15PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 614 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Joy to Colusa, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Macomb, Monmouth, Aledo, Oquawka, Nauvoo, Bushnell,
Burgess, La Harpe, Roseville, Viola, Dallas City, Stronghurst,
Millersburg, Matherville, Kirkwood, New Boston, Blandinsville,
Sherrard, and Keithsburg.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
and west central Illinois...and southeastern 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:
Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL; McDonough, IL; Mercer, IL; Rock Island, IL; Warren, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov