Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 4:32PM CDT until April 2 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 432 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cedar Rapids to Sandy Beach Camp Ground to Sharon
Center, moving east 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...
Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty, Fairfax,
Solon, Tiffin, Ely, University Heights, Swisher, Hills, Shueyville,
Bertram, Oakdale, Lake Macbride State Park, Newport, Frytown,
Windham, and Sugar Bottom Camp Ground.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 233 and 251.
Interstate 380 between mile markers 1 and 23.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
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.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.
Area Description:
Johnson, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov