Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Washington County, Iowa
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 8:20PM CDT until August 7 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
At 819 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Merrimac, or 11 miles northwest of Mount Pleasant, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Wayland, Brighton, Lockridge, Olds, Pleasant Plain, Coppock, Noble, Perlee, East Pleasant Plain, Germanville, Merrimac, Mac Coon Access, Salina, Trenton, and Glasgow.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 9:20 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Last Checked
6 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Washington County, Iowa?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (6 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Washington County?
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