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Severe Storms and Tornado Watch Issued for Cedar Rapids

4/18/2026

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Severe storms are forecast for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on April 17, 2026, with a Tornado Watch through 8:00 p.m.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued an enhanced risk for most of the area.
Residents should stay alert.
Hail up to 2 inches during the storms and up to 2.5 inches after.
Cooler temperatures are expected this weekend, with highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s.

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Severe storms are forecast for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on April 17, 2026, with a Tornado Watch through 8:00 p.m.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued an enhanced risk for most of the area.
Residents should stay alert.
Hail up to 2 inches during the storms and up to 2.5 inches after.
Cooler temperatures are expected this weekend, with highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s.