Special Weather Statement for Buchanan; Benton; Linn
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What is happening
At 507 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Porte City, or 11 miles southeast of Waterloo, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Mount Auburn around 515 AM...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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Bulletin details
At 507 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Porte City, or 11 miles southeast of Waterloo, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Mount Auburn around 515 AM CDT. Brandon around 520 AM CDT. Urbana around 525 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Center Point. This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 31 and 55.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 5:08AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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