Quad Cities, IL – Severe thunderstorms are expected in the Quad Cities area between 2 and 7 a.m. on Sunday.
According to the US National Weather Service, the first round of storms will arrive from central Iowa, followed by a second line developing around sunrise from Dubuque, Iowa, extending south into west-central Illinois. These storms may bring large hail and damaging winds up to 50 mph. The primary hazards associated with these storms are large hail and strong wind gusts.
Residents of the Quad Cities and west-central Illinois are advised to remain vigilant and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings overnight. This includes keeping weather radios on and ensuring mobile devices are set to receive emergency alerts. The National Weather Service emphasizes the importance of being prepared, especially since these storms are expected to occur during early morning hours when many people are asleep.
Isolated severe thunderstorms could impact areas west of Manchester, Iowa, to Memphis, Missouri, late Saturday night. As the system moves eastward, the intensity of the storms could increase, posing a greater risk to the Quad Cities region.
Stay tuned to local weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during these severe weather conditions.
