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Storm Surge Flooding Continues in the Outer Banks; Dangerous Heat in the West

Storm surge flooding will continue through tonight in the Outer Banks in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin continues to move away from the U.S. Wind gusts up to tropical storm force are possible along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts through Friday. A dangerous, record heat wave will continue across the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday. 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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