Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 10 at 7:39PM CDT until March 10 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 738 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Amber, or near
Wapello, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Wapello, Morning Sun, New Boston, Oakville, Toolesboro, Amber, Elrick
Junction, Cairo, Virginia Grove Recreation Area, Snively Access
Campground, and Marsh.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northwestern
Illinois...and southeastern Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and 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:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov