Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:34PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 333 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sinsinawa, or
near Galena, moving northeast at 50 mph. Another severe thunderstorm
was located west of Menominee also moving northeast.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Dubuque, Galena, East Dubuque, Scales Mound, Apple River, Menominee,
Council Hill, Guilford, Swiss Valley Park, Lock And Dam 11, Key West,
Rockdale, Mines of Spain, Center Grove, Massey, Galena Territory, and
Apple Canyon Lake.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
Illinois...and northeastern and east central Iowa.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov