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More rain to end September

By Sean Kennedy,

2 days ago

After an already wet stretch last week with 8 straight days of measurable rain totaling out to 4.7" of rain total, more rain is on the way to end the month.

There is a chance of above average rainfall for the Quad Cities for next week right around when we switch from September into October for next week.

Weather models are forecasting that next week could receive around 2 to 3 inches of rain for the Quad Cities.

With our monthly total standing at more than 5 and a half inches, there is a chance that right at the end, this month could end as one of the top 10 wettest Septembers on record if we were to get that much rain next week.

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