Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 7 at 5:31PM CDT until August 7 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 530 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Langworthy to near Wapsipinicon State Park to
near Bertram, moving southeast at 45 mph. This storm is likely
producing 70 to 80 MPH winds as well.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Olin, Morley, Center Junction, Central Park,
Camp Courageous, and Scotch Grove around 535 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
Mechanicsville, Onslow, Hale, Stanwood, Wyoming, Clarence, Oxford
Junction, Oxford Mills and Massillon Park.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Cedar, IA; Jones, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov