Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:09PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 609 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sand Hill, or 9
miles north of Edina, moving east at 55 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...
Kahoka, Montrose, Wayland, Wyaconda, Rutledge, Luray, South Gorin,
Granger, Croton, St. Francisville, Greensburg, Revere, Arbela, Clark
County Fairgrounds, Chambersburg, Ashton, Peaksville, Fairmont,
Medill, and Argyle.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for 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.
Area Description:
Lee, IA; Clark, MO; Scotland, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov