Severe Thunderstorm Warning 4, NWS Quad Cities, IA

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WWUS53 KDVN 282205
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
405 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

IAC031-103-139-282230-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170228T2230Z/
Cedar IA-Johnson IA-Muscatine IA-
405 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CST
FOR SOUTHWESTERN CEDAR...EAST CENTRAL JOHNSON AND NORTHWESTERN
MUSCATINE COUNTIES...

At 405 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near West Branch,
moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Iowa City, West Branch, West Liberty, Atalissa, Rochester, Buchanan,
Springdale, Cedar Valley, Muscatine County Fairgrounds, Oasis,
Moscow, Elmira, Cedar Valley Park, Herbert Hoover National Historic
Site, Tipton Matthews Airport and Cedar County Fairgrounds.

This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 247 and 267.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for east central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4183 9117 4153 9105 4154 9144 4172 9150
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 256DEG 40KT 4162 9138 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

RP KINNEY

242 
WWUS53 KDVN 282218 RRA
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
418 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

IAC103-139-282228-
/O.CAN.KDVN.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170228T2230Z/
Johnson IA-Muscatine IA-
418 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL JOHNSON AND
NORTHWESTERN MUSCATINE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area therefore the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for east central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4180 9116 4172 9112 4160 9108 4160 9128
      4174 9129
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 256DEG 40KT 4166 9118 

$$

IAC031-282230-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170228T2230Z/
Cedar IA-
418 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CST
FOR SOUTHWESTERN CEDAR COUNTY...

At 418 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rochester, or 8
miles south of Tipton, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Rochester, Springdale, Cedar Valley Park, Cedar Valley, Cedar County
Fairgrounds and Tipton Matthews Airport.

This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 258 and 267.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for east central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4180 9116 4172 9112 4160 9108 4160 9128
      4174 9129
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 256DEG 40KT 4166 9118 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

RP KINNEY

836 
WWUS53 KDVN 282231
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
431 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

IAC031-282240-
/O.EXP.KDVN.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170228T2230Z/
Cedar IA-
431 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CEDAR COUNTY HAS
EXPIRED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been allowed to expire.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for east central
Iowa.

LAT...LON 4180 9116 4172 9112 4160 9108 4160 9128
      4174 9129
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 256DEG 40KT 4169 9101 

$$

RP KINNEY

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
343 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 330 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

As of 2 PM...1000mb sfc low positioned between Des Moines and
Cedar Rapids. To the SE, incredibly mild and moist late February
air mass has overspread E Iowa/NW Illinois. Temps are between
65-70 F (dewpoints in the mid/upper 50s) along/south of highway
30.

SPC Mesoanalysis displayed 1000-1500 MUCAPE and near 50 kt effective
bulk shear over the forecast area, becoming largely sfc-based across
SW half of the area. Storms are expected to pop up near or just east
of the sfc low close to 3 PM, then spread ENE with time.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This Evening and tonight)
ISSUED AT 330 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

Late Afternoon through this Evening:

There is a risk for severe thunderstorms along/east of a Sigourney,
IA to Galena, IL line. The greatest risk is along and SE of a
Kahoka, MO to Geneseo, IL to far SE Whiteside Co. line where the
Storm Prediction Center has an enhanced risk. The main threats are
damaging winds around 60 mph and hail up to golf ball size.
Tornadoes are also possible, especially with the strongest storms
which will be supercells. Thunderstorms are forecast to remain
scattered, therefore not every location will be impacted by strong
or severe storms.

Being the last day of February, the synoptic environment is
anomalously warm and moist across E Iowa/NW Illinois. Sfc temps and
dewpoints in the 60s and upper 50s (respectfully) will push
instability into the 1000-2000 J/kg SBCAPE range. The forcing for
ascent and shear needed to develop and sustain rotating
storms/supercells are present in the form of an approaching sfc low
riding along a warm front, and 50 kts of effective deep layer shear.

Severe Storm Timing and Risk Areas:

LCLs near 500 meters, low LFCs, 30 kts of 0-1 km shear, and SRH near
200 m2/s2 are key ingredients supportive of a tornado risk. One
limiting factor, as displayed in forecast hodographs, is marginal
directional shear in the lowest 1 km for counties west of the Quad
Cities. Forecast storm motion per 850-300mb mean wind and forward
propagating Corfidi vectors is WSW to ENE around 50-60 mph.

In the counties along and east of the Mississippi R., sfc
winds are nearly due south as of the early afternoon and may back to
the SSE has convection forms NW of this area. Therefore, the
central/east-central counties of the forecast area have the higher
risk for tornadic supercells. This is where consecutive runs of the
HRRR have been showing a few robust swaths of 2-5 km max updraft
helicity from late afternoon supercells it's developing.

The greatest uncertainty with respect to storm coverage, or storms
affecting portions of the CWA, is with the secondary round that
forms along the cold front after 8-9 PM. The HRRR has consistently
been congealing this line to the E/SE of the DVN CWA.

Uttech

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday Night through Tuesday)
ISSUED AT 339 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

Wednesday...Upper trof acrs central IA, while main sfc low rolls
northeastward acrs lower MI, will drive secondary def zone type
precip band acrs the CWA Wed from west-to-east. Dynamical/top-down
cooling to produce rain to wet snow switch over as morning
progresses especially along and north of the HWY 20 corridor.  But
same processes to battle diurnal processes and lingering mild
boundary layer for awhile, and main be a rain-snow mix or all rain
on it's south flank for awhile. But some signs of heavier snow/
dendritic bursts along and north of HWY 20 and will go with a wet
inch to just under 2 inches of snow accum in those far northern
areas by Wed evening when the precip pulls out to the east. Less
than an inch from HWY 20 on down to HWY 30, with daytime melting and
compacting on lingering mild ground temps eating away at true snow.
Better snow accum potentail on elevated surfaces. Brisk
northwesterly gradient winds of 15 to 25 MPH and gusts to 35 MPH,
and highs in most areas in the upper 30s to lower 40s making for a
raw day to welcome in March. The far south will make it into the mid
40s with some breaks in the cloud cover. Cool night in the 20s into
Thu morning.

Thursday and Friday...a weak clipper for a wintry mix of light
precip on Thu under broad northwesterlies. then a more organized
system utilizing return flow convergence for another mixed precip
event Fri night.

Saturday and Sunday...Upstream thermal ridge still on track to build
east acrs the region over the weekend, with highs in the 50s to low
60s on Sat, warming into the mid to upper 60s on Sunday except north
of HWY 30 where it looks cooler. mainly dry until possible light
rain system late Sunday into Sunday night.

Next Monday and Tuesday...Latest medium range models roll out a
large cyclone acrs the Midwest this period, with mild weather and
showers/some storms possible on it's mild side late Mon into Mon
night. Cooler with rain possibly changing to snow in the north on
Tue.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday Afternoon)
ISSUED AT 1150 AM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

Low pressure system will bring a round of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon and evening. There is a risk for strong or severe
storms at KMLI and KBRL. However, coverage is expected to remain
scattered and storms may not congeal into a line until they are
east of KMLI/KBRL. For ceilings, anticipate deteriorating
conditions tonight behind the cold front. IFR most likely at
KDBQ/KCID. Wrap around moisture Wednesday morning will change to
snow at KDBQ/KCID. Minor accumulations are possible probably after
18Z/Wednesday at KDBQ. Uttech

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 330 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

Many area rivers continue to be on the rise due to recent rainfall
locally, and routed water from upstream due to both rainfall and
snow melt to the north. Additional rainfall amounts from this
afternoon through tomorrow morning will range from around a
quarter inch, to over three quarters of an inch. The higher
amounts will occur under the thunderstorms and be localized.
Taking this all into account and the routed water coming from
upstream, with somewhat higher confidence have upgraded the river
flood watches to warnings for the Mississippi sites at Rock
Island, Muscatine, New Boston, and Keithsburg. Additionally, have
upgraded Gladstone and Burlington to Major flood stage by early
next week. These southern sites river levels become enhanced from
flow input/contribution from the Iowa/Cedar Rivers. Have gone with
a river flood watch for Fulton and IL City on the Mississippi
with lower confidence that they may just reach flood stage or fall
just short late in the coming weekend.

As for the tributaries, confidence is high enough in the routed
water from upstream along with some rainfall tonight, to upgrade the
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt to a flood warning. Forecast has it
falling just short of moderate flood stage later Thu night, and will
have to watch trends of a possible higher crest getting into the
moderate category. Rises near or above action stage still expected
on portions of the Iowa and Cedar Rivers, with Conesville on the
Cedar cresting now above flood stage. Projected rainfall through
Wednesday morning may push both Joslin and Moline on the Rock River
above action stage Fri into Sat.   ..12..

&&

.CLIMATE...
ISSUED AT 330 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

Record Highs for today February 28...

Moline.........66 in 2016
Cedar Rapids...64 in 1932
Dubuque........62 in 1895
Burlington.....69 in 1932

&&

.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...NONE.
IL...NONE.
MO...NONE.
&&

SYNOPSIS...Uttech
SHORT TERM...Uttech
LONG TERM...12
AVIATION...Uttech
HYDROLOGY...12
CLIMATE...Uttech

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
247 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-012100-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
247 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

This afternoon and evening, a strong cold front will sweep across
the outlook area. Scattered severe storms are likely. The primary
threats are hail around golfball size and damaging wind gusts
around 70 mph. Isolated tornadoes are also possible. Severe
weather is most favored from 3 pm to 10 pm. Storm speeds around
50 mph will leave little time to take shelter. Remain alert for
later statements and warnings.

Area rivers are experiencing flooding. Please see the
latest Flood Statements and Flood Warnings for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

Snow showers are likely across east central Iowa and northwest
Illinois Wednesday. Accumulations around an inch or two are
possible along the highway 20 corridor. This will cause slick
roads and brief periods of low visibility.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is likely this afternoon and evening.

RP Kinney

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
325 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0320 PM     HAIL             GALVA                   41.17N 90.04W
02/28/2017  E0.75 INCH       HENRY              IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            WIDESPREAD PEA TO DIME SIZED HAIL IN GALVA

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
328 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0324 PM     HAIL             MONTROSE                40.53N 91.42W
02/28/2017  E0.25 INCH       LEE                IA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            PEA SIZED HAIL JUST ENDED.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
342 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0340 PM     HAIL             1 NW WILLIAMSTOWN       41.58N 91.75W
02/28/2017  E0.50 INCH       JOHNSON            IA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            HALF INCH HAIL 330 TO 340 PM. HAIL IS COVERING THE
            GROUND.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
343 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0343 PM     HAIL             WOODHULL                41.18N 90.32W
02/28/2017  E0.25 INCH       HENRY              IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            HEAVY RAIN AND PEA SIZED HAIL.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
348 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0348 PM     HAIL             NEW LIBERTY             41.72N 90.88W
02/28/2017  E0.25 INCH       SCOTT              IA   AMATEUR RADIO

            PEA SIZED HAIL.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
349 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0348 PM     HAIL             5 S IOWA CITY           41.59N 91.54W
02/28/2017  M0.25 INCH       JOHNSON            IA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

DC