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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Overview

  • A widespread severe weather event, including hail, winds, and  two tornadoes occurred across eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, and far western Illinois between 1 PM and 10 PM on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
     
  • NWS Storm Damage Survey teams confirmed at least two tornadoes occurred.
    • A long-track EF2 in southeast Iowa near the towns of Houghton, Salem, New London, Yarmouth, and Morning Sun, that damaged numerous structures on a path around 42 miles long.
    • An EF-1 tornado northwest of Cedar Rapids near the towns of Quasqueton and Winthrop.
  • A survey team also determined that damage in Aledo, Illinois was due to straight-line winds.
     
  • No injuries were reported with these storms

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Summary of Severe Weather on April 16, 2024

 

Numerous emergency managers provided valuable assistance to NWS Quad Cities during the survey, and their efforts are much appreciated.

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