Davenport, Iowa – Residents in eastern Iowa and western Illinois should remain alert this afternoon as funnel clouds and very weak tornadoes could develop south of Interstate 80. The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities said isolated showers and storms are already moving through the region, creating the potential for brief spin-ups.
According to the NWS, conditions are favorable for funnel clouds that may quickly touch down as weak tornadoes. While these are not expected to be long-lasting, they could still pose a threat to anyone caught outdoors. Meteorologists say they are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to issue a Tornado Warning if storm intensity increases.
Communities south of I-80, including Muscatine, Aledo, and Galesburg, should keep an eye on changing skies. Rural roadways could see sudden wind gusts and reduced visibility, and residents are urged to avoid travel during storm development. The weather service advises seeking shelter indoors immediately if a funnel cloud or tornado is spotted.
The risk is expected to continue into the late afternoon before storms weaken this evening. Updates will be issued as needed, and residents are encouraged to monitor local alerts.
