Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:09PM CDT until April 17 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Dubuque, IA; Jackson, IA Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

At 209 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near La Motte, or 11 miles south of Dubuque, moving east
at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
St. Donatus and Massey around 215 PM CDT.

Recommendations

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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