Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:18PM CDT until April 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 418 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Winneshiek, or near Freeport, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Davis, Dakota, Rock City, Ridott, Afolkey, Dakota Dornink Airport,
and Winneshiek around 425 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lake Summerset.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes. Seek shelter now!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov