Severe Thunderstorm Warning Illinois | Effective 04/02/2026 15:33

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 5:33PM CDT until April 2 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 533 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Erie, or 13 miles southwest of Morrison, moving northeast at 45 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... Morrison, Prophetstown, Lyndon, Fenton, Round Grove, Prophetstown State Recreation Area, Hamilton Corners, Denrock, Unionville, Leon Corners, Malvern, Agnew, Sterling, Rock Falls, Emerson, White Pigeon, Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Como, Douglas Park, Galt, Grimes Addition, Coleta, Whiteside County Airport and Yeoward Addition. This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 15. Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 13 and 16. Interstate 88 between mile markers 1 and 44.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central and northwestern Illinois...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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities.
Area Description: 
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov