The National Weather Service Has Issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch from now until 2:00 pm this Watch Covers the Entire Fire District and all of the surrounding areas. The Severe Thunderstorm Risk has been Elevated to Enhanced (Level 3), this may be Elevated as the Storm Approaches. The Lighting Risk has been Elevated to Moderate (Level 4). At 7:15 am this morning Radar Shows Rapid Intensification Occurring and these Storms are now warned for up to 80 mph Wind Gusts and embedded Tornados. the Storm is moving out of Iowa into Northern Illinois.
