Tornado Warning Currently in Effect in Clinton Co; Near the QC
There have been multiple tornado sirens heard around the Quad cities. There are currently severe thunder strom warnings every where in the Quad Cities. There is a TORNADO warning in Clinton County! Be sure to take cover and people in the Quad Cities be sure to keep an eye or ear out.
The tornado warning is at least until 8PM tonight.
There have been multiple power outages reported around the QC. Also, many trees and tree branches have been knocked down in the QCA. It is best to stay indoors in a safe area! We are in the middle of the storm! We are tracking everything and staying on top of it.
We will be keeping you up to date as we get weather updates!
Here are some listener photos!
Here is the tornado warning details from weather.gov
Tornado Warning
Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 725 PM CDT TUE AUG 28 2018 IAC045-290100- /O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-180829T0100Z/ Clinton IA- 725 PM CDT TUE AUG 28 2018 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL CLINTON COUNTY... At 725 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Welton, or 12 miles southeast of Maquoketa, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. Locations impacted include... DeWitt, Grand Mound, Welton, Malone and Clinton County Fairgrounds. 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! && LAT...LON 4190 9035 4179 9047 4179 9069 4200 9058 TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 215DEG 29KT 4190 9057 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...<.75IN