Special Weather Statement 10/30/2024 06:00 for Iowa areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 30 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 30, 2024 - 6:00am
Expires: 
October 30, 2024 - 6:45am
Description: 
At 800 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sigourney, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Iowa City, Sigourney, Coralville, North Liberty, Kalona, Tiffin, Wellman, University Heights, North English, Swisher, Oxford, Hills, Shueyville, South English, Parnell, Harper, Kinross, Oakdale, Keota, and Webster. This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 226 and 247. Interstate 380 between mile markers 1 and 10.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Linn; Iowa; Johnson; Keokuk; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL