Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:36PM CDT until April 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 536 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Central Park,
or near Anamosa, moving northeast at 55 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...
Anamosa, Monticello, Cascade, Olin, Wyoming, Martelle, Onslow,
Morley, Center Junction, Langworthy, Canton, Pictured Rocks Wildlife
Area, Wapsipinicon State Park, Hale, Camp Courageous, Scotch Grove,
Central Park, and Temple Hill.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for 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.
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; Jones, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov