Storm Track 8 Weather Impact Alert: Severe storms Monday evening – WQAD
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MOLINE, Ill. — UPDATE: THIS SEVERE THREAT HAS PASSED THROUGH THE REGION. You can find storm and damage photos on News 8’s Near Me page.
A Weather Impact Alert from the StormTrack8 team is in place Monday evening due to high heat and a significant chance of severe storms. The National Weather Service has increased the severe weather threat to a 4 out of 5 for nearly all of the viewing region, with damaging winds that could reach 70+ mph being the primary threat.
The News 8 viewing region is also under a heat advisory throughout Monday evening, as heat indices are forecasted to reach 100 to 110 degrees.
But severe storms are the main cause for Monday’s StormTrack8 Weather Impact Alert. The bulk of the severe weather will come through the region from 5-9 p.m., with the main impact coming from strong winds. Watch the latest forecast from the News 8 Storm Track 8 team above.
8:31 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warnings continue to move east with the line of storms
BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Peoria, McLean, Tazewell, Woodford, Logan, Marshall, Stark, Fulton, Mason, Knox, De Witt Counties until Jul 15 9:30PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App https://t.co/vfIuqyVikP #WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/Z650tzxkNJ
8:26 p.m. | Those in the Milo area asked to take cover due to strong winds with embedded rotation, NWS says
Parts of southern Bureau County, especially Milo area, and much of Putnam County look to get very strong winds with embedded rotation. Take cover ahead of these storms in the lowest level! #ILwx https://t.co/OOALO0HzK9
8:25 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning continues for Sterling, Rock Falls area
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Sterling IL, Rock Falls IL and Walnut IL until 8:45 PM CDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH! pic.twitter.com/dfNMq6UlNV
8:20 p.m. | Tornado warning for Bureau and Putnam counties in Illinois
BREAKING: We're tracking a Tornado WARNING for Bureau, Putnam counties until Jul 15 9:00PM. Take shelter NOW! Track this storm now on the News 8 App https://t.co/vfIuqyVikP WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/GmFqEfD4rY
8:10 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning until 9 p.m. containing
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Princeton IL, Spring Valley IL and De Pue IL until 9:00 PM CDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH! pic.twitter.com/RZblQn6GMd
8:09 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Bureau and Putnam counties
BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Bureau, Putnam Counties until Jul 15 9:00PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App https://t.co/vfIuqyVikP #WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/lN2wmutAhL
8:02 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning continues
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Kewanee IL, Monmouth IL and Geneseo IL until 8:15 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/Pevco6ASSM
7:59 p.m. | Tornado warning in effect for Peoria, Knox, Fulton, Stark and Marshall counties in Illinois
BREAKING: We're tracking a Tornado WARNING for Peoria, Knox, Fulton, Stark, Marshall counties until Jul 15 8:30PM. Take shelter NOW! Track this storm now on the News 8 App https://t.co/vfIuqyVikP WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/3TPwyeSjar
7:52 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning until 8:45 p.m.
BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Whiteside, Rock Island, Bureau, Henry, Scott Counties until Jul 15 8:45PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App https://t.co/vfIuqyVikP #WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/EfP9PXLwIq
7:49 p.m. | A storm near the Sterling, Rock Falls area contains wind gusts up to 80 mph
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Clinton IA, Sterling IL and Rock Falls IL until 8:00 PM CDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH! pic.twitter.com/SV080D0zHK
7:48 p.m. | A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for multiple of our hometowns
BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for McDonough, Des Moines, Lee, Hancock, Henderson, Van Buren, Clark, Henry, Warren, Scotland Counties until Jul 15 8:30PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App https://t.co/vfIuqyVikP #WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/689dus4cnN
7:47 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning for southern parts of region
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Burlington IA, Macomb IL and Fort Madison IA until 8:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/wn6IkLv57g
7:47 p.m. | Tornado on the ground near Andover
Received several reports of a tornado on the ground near Andover by I-74. Take cover now! https://t.co/t5nWKT2mSR
7:45 p.m. | Tornado warning in effect for Henry, Whiteside and Bureau counties
BREAKING: We're tracking a Tornado WARNING for Henry, Whiteside, Bureau counties until Jul 15 8:30PM. Take shelter NOW! Track this storm now on the News 8 App https://t.co/vfIuqyVikP WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/riRKnA5mdD
7:40 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning continues
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for East Moline IL, Kewanee IL and Monmouth IL until 8:15 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/XMaJqLiczU
7:39 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Knox, Fulton and Stark counties in Illinois
BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Knox, Fulton, Stark Counties until Jul 15 8:15PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App https://t.co/vfIuqyVikP #WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/skFgaFAI7x
7:37 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning continues
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Freeport IL, Lena IL and Stockton IL until 7:45 PM CDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 90 MPH! pic.twitter.com/n7AnaJpyEb
7:29 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning continued for northern parts of the viewing region
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Clinton IA, Sterling IL and Rock Falls IL until 8:00 PM CDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH! pic.twitter.com/P7nDZX6khh
7:29 p.m. | Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Mount Pleasant, Mediapolis and Columbus Junction.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Fairfield IA, Mount Pleasant IA and Wapello IA until 7:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/9FQlcYnfWc
7:27 p.m. | Low Driving Visibility
With these storms, we can verify the visibility in the severe winds and very heavy rainfall is less than one eights of a mile. Motorists in advance, including I-80, I-88, and I-74 in Illinois be prepared, and if you can wait the storms out somewhere, do so! #ILwx
7:26 p.m. | Severe Thunderstorm Warning including East Moline, Kewanee and Monmouth
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including East Moline IL, Kewanee IL and Monmouth IL until 8:15 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/t5oBgUFWyb
7:23 p.m. | Thunderstorms producing winds of 80 to 100 mph
Text: Thunderstorms are producing damaging winds of 80 to 100 mph, isolated tornadoes. Significant wind damage has been reported. Be prepared to act quickly and shelter indoors this evening! pic.twitter.com/09F2BJY2dT
7:21 p.m. | 74 mph Wind Gusts at NWS Office, Davenport.
Received a 74 mph wind gust here at our NWS office at the Davenport IA just 2 min ago.
7:15 p.m. | Tornado Warning for Moline, Rock Island and Davenport.
Tornado Warning including Davenport IA, Moline IL and Rock Island IL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/YyTgWdQ7GE
7:15 p.m. | Winds in excess of 70 mph headed toward the Quad Cities
[July 15 7:14 pm] Strong storms are expected to reach the following cities at the times listed. Winds in excess of 70 mph, torrential rain, and frequent lightning will be possible! Take cover!
745p: ~Burlington
800p: ~Sterling Rock Falls
815p: ~Princeton IL
830p: ~Macomb IL
7:10 p.m. | Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Galena, Mount Carroll and Stockton.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Freeport IL, Galena IL and Lena IL until 7:45 PM CDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 90 MPH! pic.twitter.com/ZR9L6HkxQ9
7:08 p.m. | Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fairfield, Mount Pleasant and Wapello.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Fairfield IA, Mount Pleasant IA and Wapello IA until 7:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/MykqLGrK3D
7:02 p.m. | Tornado Warning for Clinton, De Witt and Camanche.
Tornado Warning including Clinton IA, De Witt IA and Camanche IA until 7:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/MpoYorlOfe
[July 15 6:07 pm] Strong storms are expected to reach the following cities at the times listed. Winds in excess of 70 mph, torrential rain, and frequent lightning will be possible!
Iowa City: ~6:30 pm
Iowa side of QCA: ~715-745 pm
Illinois side of QCA ~730 – 815 pm
One of the most important actions to take under a heat advisory is to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities. However, avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
Here are some other tips to keep in mind during high heat:
It’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion in order to act accordingly. Here are some from the American Red Cross:
If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, move them to a cooler place. Remove tight clothing and spray them with water. Wet cloths or towels can also be applied to the skin. In addition, immersing the person in cool water can help.
According to the Red Cross, heat strokes usually occur when signs of exhaustion are ignored. Changes in consciousness, high body temperature and vomiting are all signs of heat stroke. If someone is showing signs of heat stroke, call 911 and work to cool them down with the tips mentioned above.
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