Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 4:42PM CDT until April 15 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 442 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lime Creek
County Park, or near Independence, moving east at 30 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...
Independence, Winthrop, Quasqueton, Brandon, Rowley, Lime Creek
County Park, Monti, and Independence Airport.
This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 49 and 55.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern
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.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
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:
Buchanan, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: