Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Vinton, Dubuque, Maquoketa, Freeport,
Independence, Cedar Rapids, Galena, Anamosa, Manchester, and
Mount Carroll
804 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM CST WEDNESDAY…

• WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
• WHERE…In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
  In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
  Dubuque Counties.
• WHEN…From 9 AM to 5 PM CST Wednesday.
• IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.