10-23-2023 DIP NEWS

Strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Buchanan, northern Delaware, and northwestern Dubuque Counties through 1030 AM CDT… At 956 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lamont, or 10 miles northwest of Manchester, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD…Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include… Edgewood, Lamont, Colesburg, Greeley, Luxemburg, Dundee, Masonville, Oneida, Winthrop Golf Course, Coffins Grove Park, Twin Bridges Park, Backbone State Park, and Jakway Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE…0.50 IN; MAX WIND GUST…40 MPH