Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:18PM CDT until April 17 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 518 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Dubuque Regional Airport to near Otter Creek to near
Oxford Junction, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Maquoketa, Bellevue, Preston, Andrew, La Motte, Monmouth,
Springbrook, St. Donatus, Bernard, Zwingle, Spragueville, Fulton,
Hurstville, Green Island, Nashville, Canton, Van Buren, Baldwin,
Emeline, and Otter Creek.
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.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, 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