Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 10 at 6:13PM CDT until March 10 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 613 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sperry, or 8
miles north of Burlington, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Oquawka, West Burlington, Mediapolis, Danville,
Biggsville, Gladstone, Rozetta, Kossuth, Lone Tree, Kingston, Starr's
Cave Park and Preserve, Sperry, Prairie Grove, Big Hollow Recreation
Area, Pleasant Grove, Dodgeville, Beaverdale, and Delabar State Park.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for west central
Illinois...and southeastern Iowa.
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
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 this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Henderson, IL; Des Moines, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov