Severe Storm Potential This Week

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The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities urges citizens to be weather-aware and prepared for severe storms this week.
  • Active weather is expected this week with occasional rounds of severe thunderstorms possible. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) today into tonight and an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for Tuesday/Tuesday night.
  • There are additional chances for strong to severe thunderstorms on Wednesday and Friday (4/15 & 4/17).

Afternoon update:

  • Several rounds of storms are probable from this afternoon through Wednesday AM.  The greatest coverage and intensity of storms is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.
  • There is an Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk for severe storms Tuesday along and north of an Ottumwa to Burlington line.  All modes of severe weather will be possible.
  • Additional rounds of storms are possible on Wednesday and Friday (4/15 & 4/17).

With a lot of uncertainty for later this week, it is important to know how to get weather warnings. The FEMA app information is below, along with maps highlighting the timing and risks of weather this week.

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