Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 1:34PM CDT until April 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 133 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fillmore
Recreation Area, or 16 miles southwest of Dubuque, moving northeast
at 50 mph. Other storms extend from near Holy Cross to Worthington
moving northeast that have the potential to become severe.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Dubuque, Galena, Asbury, Dyersville, Cascade, Epworth, East Dubuque,
Farley, Peosta, New Vienna, Worthington, Holy Cross, Menominee,
Luxemburg, Rickardsville, Sherrill, Council Hill, St. Donatus,
Centralia, and Sageville.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
Illinois...and northeastern and east central Iowa.
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.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
the Quad Cities.
Area Description:
Jo Daviess, IL; Dubuque, IA; Jackson, IA; Jones, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov