Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:35PM CDT until April 17 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 235 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Whitton, or 13
miles south of Galena, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bellevue, Andrew, La Motte, Springbrook, Green Island, Spruce Creek
Park, Cottonville, Smiths, and Bellevue State Park.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
Illinois...and northeastern 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:
Jackson, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov