Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:19PM CDT until April 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 519 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Zwingle to Otter Creek to Ironhills, moving east
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Andrew, La Motte, Fulton, and Cottonville around 525 PM CDT.
Bellevue, Springbrook, Smiths, Spruce Creek Park, and Bellevue
State Park around 530 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Green
Island and Reeceville.
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.
Area Description:
Dubuque, IA; Jackson, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov