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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
425 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southern Buchanan County in northeastern Iowa...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 425 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near La Porte
  City, or 14 miles southwest of Independence, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern
Iowa.

&&

LAT...LON 4247 9161 4247 9160 4230 9160 4230 9206
      4245 9206 4249 9161
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 261DEG 25KT 4237 9213

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

McClure