Illinois Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/03/2026 09:24

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 3 at 11:24AM CDT until July 3 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 9:24am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 9:45am
Description: 
At 1124 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Davis to Ridott to near Polo, moving northeast 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... Freeport, German Valley, Ridott, Albertus Airport, and Winneshiek.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL