Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois – Isolated tornadoes and damaging winds could develop across eastern Iowa and west-central Illinois this afternoon if daytime heating intensifies, according to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities.
Severe storms are most likely between noon and 6 p.m., especially along and south of Highway 30. The threat depends on whether temperatures rise enough to trigger storm development. Areas near Peoria, Macomb, the Quad Cities, and Burlington are under a Level 2 (Slight) risk, while Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Sterling face a lower, Level 1 risk.
Strong easterly winds—unrelated to storms—could gust over 40 mph this morning, particularly north of I-80. Additionally, any slow-moving storms may bring intense rainfall rates nearing one inch per hour, increasing the risk for localized flooding.
Residents are urged to stay weather-aware, keep multiple ways to receive alerts, and move indoors immediately if storms approach. “When thunder roars, go indoors” remains the best safety advice.
Severe weather chances will taper off by this evening, but more alerts may be issued depending on storm development throughout the day.
