UPDATE — Wednesday, November 11, 8:51 AM CT: The storm is now near Geneseo, moving east at 30 miles per hour. Trained spotters report quarter-size hail, up from penny-size, with 60 mph wind gusts still expected.

East Moline, Illinois — The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Rock Island County and northern Henry County in northwestern Illinois, in effect until 9:15 AM CST.

What is happening:

At 8:18 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over the Rock Island County Fairgrounds, near East Moline, and moving east at 30 miles per hour. Trained weather spotters reported the storm, which is tracking across the Quad Cities area this morning.

Local impacts:

The storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and quarter size hail. Hail that size can damage vehicles, and winds that strong can damage roofs and siding and bring down trees and branches. The warning covers Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, East Moline, Silvis, Geneseo, Colona, Milan, Coal Valley, Hampton, Atkinson, and Annawan, along with surrounding communities in the two counties. The storm is also moving along Interstate 80, Interstate 74, Interstate 88, and Interstate 280 in the area.

What to do:

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay there until the storm passes. Stay away from windows. If you are driving, pull off the road to a safe spot away from trees and power lines and wait out the storm. Do not drive through flooded roads.

Source: National Weather Service, Quad Cities IA IL, November 11, 2026.