Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Iowa
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT August 7 for parts of Keokuk, Washington, and Iowa counties with two-inch hail and 60 mph winds possible.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Iowa
- Issued
- August 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Keokuk County, northwestern Washington County, and southern Iowa County in southeastern Iowa. The alert is effective from August 7 at 7:00 PM CDT until August 7 at 8:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa, northwestern Washington County in southeastern Iowa, and southern Iowa County in east central Iowa. Locations impacted include Wellman, North English, Keswick, South English, Parnell, Millersburg, Harper, Kinross, Keota, Webster, and Lake Belva Deer Park.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
Expected Conditions
At 6:59 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Millersburg, or 14 miles south of Marengo, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazards include two-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. Impacts include injury to people and animals outdoors, hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:00 PM CDT August 7, 2026, and expires at 8:00 PM CDT August 7, 2026.
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