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Tornado Warning 44, NWS Quad Cities, IA

June 28, 2017Carroll County, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; Jackson County, Iowa

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this tornado warning at Jun 28, 2017, 8:24 PM CDT for Carroll County, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; Jackson County, Iowa. It was in force for 51 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 28, 2017, 8:24 PM CDT (01:24 UTC)
Expired
Jun 28, 2017, 9:15 PM CDT
In force
51 min
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Observed
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Jackson County, IA, Carroll County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 28, 9:03 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGElizabeth, ILTREE BRANCHES DOWN.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 28, 2:53 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 62 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2017-06-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1521 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2017-06-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 259 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1521 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1099 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
259 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
334 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
2.7
Supercell composite
15.1

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The text

As transmitted.

894 
WFUS53 KDVN 290124
TORDVN
ILC015-085-IAC097-290215-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0044.170629T0124Z-170629T0215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA
Issued by National Weather Service Des Moines IA
824 PM CDT WED JUN 28 2017

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities  has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Jo Daviess County in northwestern Illinois...
  Northwestern Carroll County in northwestern Illinois...
  Southeastern Jackson County in east central Iowa...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 823 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Maquoketa, 
  moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado around 814 pm near 
           Maquoketa. 

  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...
  Maquoketa, Savanna, Bellevue, Preston, Hanover, Elizabeth, Sabula,
  Miles, Andrew, Springbrook, Spragueville, Fulton, Hurstville, Green
  Island, Van Buren, Whitton, North Hanover, Elizabeth Fairgrounds,
  Reeceville and Jackson County Fairgrounds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4240 9026 4207 8999 4203 9032 4203 9070
      4212 9076
TIME...MOT...LOC 0123Z 249DEG 37KT 4207 9064 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

RP Kinney
3 follow-up statements
588 
WWUS53 KDVN 290135
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA
Issued by National Weather Service Des Moines IA
835 PM CDT WED JUN 28 2017

ILC015-085-IAC097-290215-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-170629T0215Z/
Jo Daviess IL-Carroll IL-Jackson IA-
835 PM CDT WED JUN 28 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL JO DAVIESS...NORTHWESTERN CARROLL AND EASTERN JACKSON
COUNTIES...
    
At 834 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Springbrook, or 8 miles northeast of Maquoketa,
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Trained spotters reported a 
         rotating wall cloud 6 miles southeast of Andrew around 831 
         pm.

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...
Savanna, Bellevue, Preston, Hanover, Elizabeth, Sabula, Miles,
Andrew, Springbrook, Spragueville, Green Island, Van Buren, Whitton,
North Hanover, Elizabeth Fairgrounds, Reeceville, Bellevue State
Park, Mississippi Palisades State Park, Spruce Creek Park and
Blanding Landing.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4240 9026 4207 8999 4203 9032 4203 9057
      4219 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 247DEG 36KT 4212 9051 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

RP Kinney/Uttech
058 
WWUS53 KDVN 290148
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA
Issued by National Weather Service Des Moines IA
848 PM CDT WED JUN 28 2017

ILC015-085-IAC097-290215-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-170629T0215Z/
Jo Daviess IL-Carroll IL-Jackson IA-
848 PM CDT WED JUN 28 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL JO DAVIESS...NORTHWESTERN CARROLL AND SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON
COUNTIES...
    
At 847 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located near Green Island, moving east at 45 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...
Savanna, Bellevue, Hanover, Elizabeth, Springbrook, Green Island, Van
Buren, Mississippi Palisades State Park, Blanding Landing, Whitton,
North Hanover, Blanding, Elizabeth Fairgrounds, Reeceville, Bellevue
State Park, Rodden and Camp Far Horizons.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4212 9003 4208 9032 4208 9047 4221 9052
      4240 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 249DEG 37KT 4217 9033 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

RP Kinney/Uttech
605 
WWUS53 KDVN 290215
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA
Issued by National Weather Service Des Moines IA
915 PM CDT WED JUN 28 2017

IAC097-ILC015-085-290225-
/O.EXP.KDVN.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-170629T0215Z/
Jo Daviess IL-Carroll IL-Jackson IA-
915 PM CDT WED JUN 28 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL JO DAVIESS...NORTHWESTERN
CARROLL AND SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning has been allowed to expire.  However small hail
and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Illinois...and east central Iowa.

LAT...LON 4212 9003 4208 9032 4208 9047 4221 9052
      4240 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0215Z 249DEG 37KT 4227 8999 

$$

RP Kinney

The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 28, 7:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDVNJo Daviess51 min
Jun 28, 7:24 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatDVNJo Daviess51 min
Jun 28, 7:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDVNJo Daviess, Stephenson54 min
Jun 28, 8:27 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningDVNJo Daviess, Stephenson6 hr
Jun 28, 9:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNHancock62 min
Jun 28, 9:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNStephenson35 min
Jun 28, 10:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDVNHancock, McDonough42 min
Jun 29, 10:52 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningDVNStephenson3 days
Jun 29, 10:52 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningDVNWhiteside7 days
Jun 29, 10:52 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningDVNHenry, Rock Island, Whiteside8 days
Jun 29, 10:52 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningDVNHenry, Rock Island7 days
Jun 28, 7:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDVNBenton, Buchanan, Linn43 min
Jun 28, 7:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDVNCedar, Clinton, Jackson, Jones38 min
Jun 28, 7:47 PM CDTTornado WarningDVNClinton, Jackson, Jones43 min
Jun 28, 8:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDVNJones, Linn23 min
Jun 28, 9:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDVNBenton, Linn48 min
Jun 28, 9:18 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningDVNClinton, Scott4 days
Jun 29, 4:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNBuchanan36 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.