Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:46PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 746 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near La Motte, or 10
miles southwest of Galena, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
La Motte, St. Donatus, Zwingle, Spruce Creek Park, and Smiths.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Dubuque, IA; Jackson, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov