Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:51PM CDT until April 17 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 351 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Brandon to near Van Horne to near Hartwick, moving
east at 40 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, Vinton, Marengo, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Belle
Plaine, Center Point, Fairfax, Atkins, Walford, Urbana, Dysart, Palo,
Shellsburg, Victor, Swisher, Newhall, Oxford, and Walker.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 205 and 212.
Interstate 380 between mile markers 10 and 48.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
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.
Area Description:
Benton, IA; Buchanan, IA; Iowa, IA; Johnson, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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