Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:18PM CDT until April 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 617 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Long Grove, or 13 miles north of Davenport, moving
east at 50 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
DeWitt, McCausland, Low Moor, Scott County Park, Park View,
Malone, Clinton County Fairgrounds, Rock Creek Park, Folletts,
and Rock Creek Marina and Campground around 625 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rock
Creek Marina and Campground, Malone, Folletts, Rock Creek Park, Park
View, Clinton County Fairgrounds, and Scott County Park.
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.
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov