Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 7:17PM CDT until April 2 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 716 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Troy Grove to near Marshall County Airport,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 704 PM, a trained spotter
reported a measured wind gust of 62 mph at Hennepin.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
These severe storms will be near...
Spring Valley, Granville, McNabb, Magnolia, and Standard around
720 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 71 and
72.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for north central
Illinois.
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:
Bureau, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov