ROCK ISLAND, IL — At 835 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Port Byron, or 10 miles northeast of Bettendorf, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include... Hampton, Port Byron, Rapids City, Cordova, Fishermans Corner, Illiniwek Forest Preserve, and Joslin.
This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 2. Interstate 88 between mile markers 5 and 7.
Severe weather in Rock Island, IL brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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