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The latest on Tuesday’s derecho

By Anthony Peoples,

22 hours ago

The Storm Prediction Center confirmed that the damaging winds that started early in the morning over northern Iowa was a derecho.

More severe weather is possible today. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.

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