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Severe Thunderstorm watch issued for Quad Cities during Red, White and Boom

By Andy McCray,

2026-07-03

The National Weather Service has now issued a Severe T’Storm Watch for the Quad Cities and surrounding areas until 2 a.m.

Strong winds are possible with storms this evening as they roll through the area from West to East.

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