The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

  • Tornado Warning for…
    Southern Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa…
  • Until 700 PM CDT.
  • At 620 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
    tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
    Farley, or 14 miles southwest of Dubuque, moving east at 40 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.
  • These dangerous storms will be near…
    Dubuque, Asbury, Epworth, Peosta, Centralia, Graf, Lattnerville,
    Fillmore, Fillmore Recreation Area, and Swiss Valley Park around
    625 PM CDT.
    Key West, Dubuque Regional Airport, Center Grove, Rockdale, and
    Mines of Spain around 630 PM CDT.
    Lock And Dam 11 and Massey around 640 PM CDT.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

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TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…1.00 IN

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