Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 7:53PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 752 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Millersburg, or 13 miles southwest of Marengo, moving north at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Marengo, Williamsburg, Victor, Blairstown, Norway, Ladora,
Millersburg, Luzerne, Conroy, South Amana, West Amana, Lake Iowa
Park, Upper South Amana, Genoa Bluff, Hannen Lake Park, Watkins,
Koszta, Iowa County Fairgrounds, and High Amana.
This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 205 and 220.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Benton; Iowa
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov