Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/27/2026 15:43

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 5:43PM CDT until April 27 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 543 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Whittier, or 8 miles west of Anamosa, moving northeast at 40 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... Stone City, Whittier, Waubeek, Howard H Cherry Scout Reservation, and Matsell Bridge Natural Area.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Area Description: 
Jones, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov