Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:34PM CDT until April 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 534 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Dubuque, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.
Locations impacted include...
Dubuque, Asbury, Peosta, St. Donatus, Centralia, Sageville, Durango,
Graf, Swiss Valley Park, Lock And Dam 11, Key West, Edmore, Dubuque
Regional Airport, Mud Lake Park, Rockdale, Mines of Spain,
Lattnerville, Dubuque County Fairgrounds, Center Grove, and Massey.
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