Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Davenport/Quad Cities – IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Dubuque County

Description

…Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Carroll, Jackson, southeastern Dubuque, east central Jones and northeastern Clinton Counties through 145 PM CDT… At 1243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Olin to near Calamus to near Long Grove. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near… Welton around 1255 PM CDT. Delmar, Low Moor and Monmouth around 100 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these storms include Maquoketa, Charlotte, Canton, Hurstville, Clinton, Preston, Andrew, Spragueville, Fulton, Springbrook, Bernard, Andover, Zwingle, Bellevue, Sabula, La Motte, Green Island and Savanna. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.