Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Illinois and Iowa
IL and IA severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL; Clinton, IA; Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA.
IL and IA severe thunderstorm warning
The alert was issued at 2:21 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.
Storm Details
A severe thunderstorm was located over Pleasant Prairie, or 7 miles south of Durant, moving northeast at 45 mph
Hazards
60 mph wind gusts
Potential Impact
Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
Locations Mentioned
Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, Clinton, Muscatine, East Moline, Durant, Eldridge, DeWitt, Camanche, Le Claire, Hampton, Port Byron, Walcott, Erie, Blue Grass, Buffalo, Andalusia, and Rapids City. This includes the following highways. Interstate 74 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 5. Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 280 and 306. Interstate 80 in Illinois near mile marker 1. Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 2. Interstate 88 between mile markers 11 and 18. Interstate 280 between mile markers 1 and 12
Areas Affected
The warning covers Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL; Clinton, IA; Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA.
Safety Information
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. 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.
