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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 24, NWS Quad Cities, IA

June 22, 20214 counties in Iowa

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 22, 2021, 5:27 PM CDT for 4 counties in Iowa. It was in force for 48 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 22, 2021, 5:27 PM CDT (22:27 UTC)
Expired
Jun 22, 2021, 6:15 PM CDT
In force
48 min
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
50.0 mph

Counties Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Linn County, IA

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 22, 5:39 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Walker, IADELAYED REPORT FROM DMX. DAMAGED/FLATTENED CORN HALF MILE TO ONE MILE SOUTH OF TOWN. LEAVES RIPPED OFF TREES WITH SMALL LIMBS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Jun 22, 5:40 PM CDTHAIL 1.75Walker, IA
Jun 22, 5:59 PM CDTHAIL 1Coggon, IAALSO WINDS ESTIMATED AT 55 MPH.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 124 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2021-06-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2021-06-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 31 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2027 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-11 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

642 
WUUS53 KDVN 222227
SVRDVN
IAC011-019-055-113-222315-
/O.NEW.KDVN.SV.W.0024.210622T2227Z-210622T2315Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
527 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southern Buchanan County in northeastern Iowa...
  Northeastern Benton County in east central Iowa...
  Southwestern Delaware County in northeastern Iowa...
  Northern Linn County in east central Iowa...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 526 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Urbana, or 7
  miles northeast of Vinton, moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
  Center Point and Walker around 535 PM CDT.
  Troy Mills around 540 PM CDT.
  Paris around 545 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Central City, Coggon, Ryan and Prairieburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4209 9203 4233 9205 4241 9136 4213 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 262DEG 44KT 4224 9193 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

McClure
7 follow-up statements
241 
WWUS53 KDVN 222229
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
529 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

IAC011-019-055-113-222315-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210622T2315Z/
Buchanan IA-Benton IA-Delaware IA-Linn IA-
529 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN BUCHANAN...NORTHEASTERN BENTON...SOUTHWESTERN DELAWARE
AND NORTHERN LINN COUNTIES...

At 529 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Urbana, or 9
miles northeast of Vinton, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

This severe storm will be near...
  Walker around 535 PM CDT.
  Troy Mills around 540 PM CDT.
  Paris around 545 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Central City, Coggon, Ryan and Prairieburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4209 9203 4233 9205 4241 9136 4213 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 262DEG 44KT 4225 9187 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

McClure
276 
WWUS53 KDVN 222235
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
535 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

IAC011-019-055-113-222315-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210622T2315Z/
Buchanan IA-Benton IA-Delaware IA-Linn IA-
535 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUCHANAN...NORTHEASTERN BENTON...SOUTHWESTERN
DELAWARE AND NORTHERN LINN COUNTIES...

At 534 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Urbana, or 11
miles northeast of Vinton, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

This severe storm will be near...
  Center Point and Walker around 540 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Troy
Mills, Paris, Central City, Coggon, Ryan and Prairieburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4210 9195 4233 9192 4241 9136 4213 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 263DEG 31KT 4226 9185 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

McClure
029 
WWUS53 KDVN 222242
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
542 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

IAC011-222252-
/O.CAN.KDVN.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210622T2315Z/
Benton IA-
542 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BENTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 4211 9183 4233 9183 4241 9136 4213 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 264DEG 40KT 4227 9174 

$$

IAC019-055-113-222315-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210622T2315Z/
Buchanan IA-Delaware IA-Linn IA-
542 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUCHANAN...SOUTHWESTERN DELAWARE AND NORTHERN LINN
COUNTIES...

At 542 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Walker, or 15
miles southeast of Independence, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

This severe storm will be near...
  Troy Mills around 545 PM CDT.
  Paris around 550 PM CDT.
  Central City and Coggon around 555 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Ryan
and Prairieburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
the Quad Cities.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4211 9183 4233 9183 4241 9136 4213 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 264DEG 40KT 4227 9174 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

McClure
312 
WWUS53 KDVN 222251
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
551 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

IAC019-055-113-222315-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210622T2315Z/
Buchanan IA-Delaware IA-Linn IA-
551 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUCHANAN...SOUTHWESTERN DELAWARE AND NORTHERN LINN
COUNTIES...

At 550 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Troy Mills, or
16 miles southwest of Manchester, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

This severe storm will be near...
  Central City around 555 PM CDT.
  Coggon and Ryan around 600 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Prairieburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
the Quad Cities.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4211 9176 4233 9175 4241 9136 4213 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 263DEG 40KT 4228 9162 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

McClure
571 
WWUS53 KDVN 222258
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
558 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

IAC019-222307-
/O.CAN.KDVN.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210622T2315Z/
Buchanan IA-
558 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUCHANAN COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 4241 9136 4213 9137 4213 9166 4230 9161
      4230 9160 4232 9160
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 256DEG 34KT 4227 9154 

$$

IAC055-113-222315-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210622T2315Z/
Delaware IA-Linn IA-
558 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN DELAWARE AND NORTHEASTERN LINN COUNTIES...

At 557 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Coggon, or 15
miles south of Manchester, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

This severe storm will be near...
  Prairieburg around 605 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
the Quad Cities.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4241 9136 4213 9137 4213 9166 4230 9161
      4230 9160 4232 9160
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 256DEG 34KT 4227 9154 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

McClure
305 
WWUS53 KDVN 222305
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
605 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

IAC055-113-222315-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210622T2315Z/
Delaware IA-Linn IA-
605 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL DELAWARE AND NORTHEASTERN LINN COUNTIES...

At 605 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Prairieburg, or
14 miles south of Manchester, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south
central Delaware and northeastern Linn Counties, including the
following locations... Buffalo Creek Park, Pinicon Ridge Park, Howard
H Cherry Scout Reservation and Linn  County Fairgrounds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
the Quad Cities.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4241 9136 4213 9137 4214 9160 4227 9155
      4232 9154
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 262DEG 38KT 4228 9144 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

McClure
069 
WWUS53 KDVN 222313
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
613 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

IAC055-113-222322-
/O.EXP.KDVN.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210622T2315Z/
Delaware IA-Linn IA-
613 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL DELAWARE AND
NORTHEASTERN LINN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However small 
hail, gusty winds to around 50 mph and heavy rain are still likely 
with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 4241 9136 4213 9137 4214 9160 4227 9155
      4232 9154
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 262DEG 44KT 4228 9140 

$$

McClure

The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 22, 5:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNBenton34 min
Jun 22, 5:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNBuchanan31 min
Jun 22, 6:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNJones29 min
Jun 22, 6:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNJefferson25 min
Jun 22, 6:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDVNJefferson, Keokuk33 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.