Davenport, IA – Northern and Eastern Iowa are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued by the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. The watch is in effect from Sunday afternoon until early Monday morning, warning of scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, isolated large hail events up to 2 inches in diameter, and the potential for a tornado.
The NWS indicates that thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage and intensity throughout the evening. Initially more isolated hail-producing storms could evolve into a bowing cluster, posing a greater threat for severe wind damage. Residents in the watch area should stay alert and prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.
According to the NWS, the watch area extends approximately 60 miles north and south of a line from 45 miles south-southwest of Mason City to 55 miles south of Racine, Wisconsin. Residents are advised to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
