south central Dubuque, Jones and northwestern Clinton Counties
through 700 PM CDT…
At 620 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cascade to Mount Vernon. Movement was east
at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near…
Cascade around 625 PM CDT.
Canton around 630 PM CDT.
Morley around 640 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Olin, Zwingle,
Fulton and La Motte.
MAX HAIL SIZE…0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST…50 MPH
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.
