Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain This AfternoonWhat's Happening:
A strong thunderstorm is impacting northwestern Mercer, southwestern Rock Island, western Scott, Muscatine, and northeastern Louisa Counties. The storm is moving east at 20 mph and is expected to last through 5:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas:DavenportMolineRock IslandBettendorfMuscatineDurantEldridgeMilanWiltonWalcottBlue GrassBuffaloAndalusiaFruitlandLong GroveGrandviewReynoldsElizaOak GroveDonahue What to Expect:Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph.Torrential rainfall leading to potential localized flooding.Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Impacts: Minor tree limb damage and unsecured objects being blown around.Potential for localized flooding on roadways.Disruption along Interstate 80 between mile markers 279 and 297 and Interstate 280 between mile markers 1 and 17.Safety Tips:Seek shelter indoors if you are outside.Avoid driving through flooded roadways.Stay clear of flooded areas and report any flooding to local authorities.Remain indoors during the storm to avoid lightning strikes. When to Check Back:
Monitor weather.gov or muscatinejournal.com/weather for updates.
This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.