Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 8:44AM CDT until June 11 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 6:44am
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 844 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Morrison to near Dysart to Chelsea, moving east at 55
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...
Cedar Rapids, Independence, Vinton, Manchester, Marengo, Marion,
Coralville, North Liberty, Hiawatha, Mount Vernon, Robins, Belle
Plaine, Center Point, Lisbon, Fairfax, Solon, Tiffin, Ely, Atkins,
and Walford.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 234 and 241.
Interstate 380 between mile markers 1 and 55.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for 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.
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across Central Iowa. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Benton, IA; Buchanan, IA; Delaware, IA; Iowa, IA; Johnson, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov