A powerful storm system swept across the Quad Cities region, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings from local stations like KWQC and WQAD. The sudden surge of severe weather left thousands in the dark, with MidAmerican Energy reporting more than,000 customers affected by power outages at the peak of the storm.
Electrical crews have been dispatched throughout the area, working overnight and into the morning to restore electricity as quickly as possible. MidAmerican Energy anticipates that the remaining customers will have their power back by noon Thursday, but crews remain on high alert for additional outages as the unstable weather pattern persists.
WQAD continues to provide live updates and safety tips for residents, urging everyone to stay informed and cautious as more storms could be on the way. Stay tuned to WQAD Weather for the latest alerts and real-time developments in your neighborhood.
