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Extreme Heat Warning in the Quad Cities

By Sean Kennedy,

14 hours ago

Things have gotten to a very hot start in the Quad Cities for this week hitting the 90s on Monday and still hitting 90s today.

An extreme heat warning has been issued for most counties in our viewing area, including the metro Quad Cities of Scott and Rock Island County until Friday evening with more mid 90s and triple digits feels like temperatures.

Since the start of the week and including this Wednesday, we have already gotten 3 days straight in the 90s.

Including today that brings our total of 90 degree days for the year up to 19 with at least 2 more 90s to go for Thursday and Friday.

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