News : Severe Weather expected Today (Friday) and Sunday

Map for Friday Afternoon Weather (Scroll to the right for more images)

Map for Sunday

Key Messages

● Severe weather is possible this morning and again this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds to 70 mph, large hail to the size of quarters, and tornadoes are possible.

● Severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday as well. There is less certainty on location of storms.

A Line of Storms This AM

Tornadoes

Large Hail

Damaging Winds

Severe Threats

A complex of showers and storms is forecast to move into eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois this AM but may not reach eastern sections until around midday. Additional development is possible Friday PM.

Be weather aware and ready to act!

Have multiple ways to receive warning information!

Low threat for an isolated tornado

Up to quarter size hail

Severe Weather This Afternoon

Key Messages

➔ Thunderstorms are expected to redevelop this afternoon as a cold front pushes through the area. Some of these storms could be strong to severe.

➔ Timing is Noon - 8PM across eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, and northwest Illinois.  

Hazards Damaging winds & large hail are the main threats A few tornadoes can't be ruled out

Actions

● Have multiple ways to receive warnings.

● When thunder roars, go indoors!

Severe Weather Potential Sunday May, 26 2024

Key Messages

➔ Storms are expected to in the morning. These storms are not currently expected to be severe.

➔ Storms will redevelop in the afternoon and move to SE with a cold front pushing through the area.

➔ Exact location of thunderstorm redevelopment is uncertain.

Hazards

Damaging winds, large hail & tornadoes are possible

Actions '

● Have multiple ways to receive warnings.

● When thunder roars, go indoors!