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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
1153 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
 
IAZ040-051-052-180530-
Linn IA-Buchanan IA-Benton IA-
1153 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Linn,
Buchanan and Benton Counties through 1230 AM CDT...

At 1152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Maynard to 9 miles northeast of Toledo.
Movement was east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cedar Rapids, Independence, Vinton, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Belle
Plaine, Jesup, Center Point, Fairfax, Atkins, Walford, Urbana,
Dysart, Fairbank, Palo, Shellsburg, Newhall, Winthrop, and Hazleton.

This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 12 and 55.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

These storms 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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
northeastern and east central Iowa.

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LAT...LON 4264 9161 4230 9160 4186 9161 4186 9230
      4230 9230 4230 9206 4264 9208
TIME...MOT...LOC 0452Z 268DEG 39KT 4283 9195 4204 9242 

MAX HAIL SIZE...<0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Gunkel