Quad Cities, IA/IL – Tornadoes and damaging winds could develop across parts of Iowa and Illinois Tuesday afternoon as another round of severe storms threatens the region between 2 and 8 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, the severity of Tuesday’s storms depends on daytime heating. If conditions allow storms to intensify, the greatest risks will be isolated tornadoes and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. Non-thunderstorm winds could also top 40 mph Tuesday morning.
The storm threat covers a broad area, including Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, the Quad Cities, and down toward Macomb and Burlington. Slower-moving storms could dump rainfall at rates of an inch per hour, potentially causing ponding on roads, especially in low-lying or poorly drained spots.
Communities along I-74 and U.S. Highway 6 should prepare for rapidly changing conditions. Have multiple ways to receive alerts, especially if storms develop quickly during peak travel times. If thunder roars, head indoors and stay away from windows.
Storms are expected to move northeast at 20 mph. Updates will continue throughout the day Tuesday as forecasters monitor heating trends and storm development. Additional warnings may follow.
