The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

• Tornado Warning for… South central Jo Daviess County in northwestern Illinois… North central Jackson County in east central Iowa… Southeastern Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa…
• Until 815 PM CDT.
• At 748 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Dubuque Regional Airport, or 9 miles south of Dubuque, moving southeast at 15 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.
• This dangerous storm will be near… La Motte around 805 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include St. Donatus, Bellevue, Spruce Creek Park and Smiths. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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. && TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE…1.00 IN