Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue through the weekend

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- We start the weekend with--you guessed it--more wet weather making for a soggy Saturday across the region. Look for repeated rounds of heavy rain, prompting flash flooding concerns for some locations. A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect through early Sunday morning for many of our northern counties, which could see an additional 1″ to 3″ inches.

Flood threat still here into Sunday afternoon

An elevated flooding risk is possible across our area at least through midday Sunday. The National Weather Service in Chicago says showers and thunderstorms may occur into the middle of the afternoon. Torrential rain may lead to flash flooding. Northern La Salle County was under a Flash Flood Warning late...

Flood threat still here into Sunday afternoon

An elevated flooding risk is possible across our area at least through midday Sunday. The National Weather Service in Chicago says showers and thunderstorms may occur into the middle of the afternoon. Torrential rain may lead to flash flooding. Northern La Salle County was under a Flash Flood Warning late...

Flood Watch for Quad Cities early Thursday

Another round of heavy rain is looking likely for the Quad Cities late Wednesday night and early Thursday. 1-2″ of rain could fall and some flooding is not out of the question. So, the NWS has issued a Flood Watch for most of our area, including Rock Island County in Illinois and Scott County in […]

Quad Cities farmers keep close eye on forecast as fall harvest approaches

ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC) - While many farmers across the Quad Cities area have yet to roll combines into the fields, local growers are keeping a close watch on incoming weather systems. Recent rainfall has not yet altered local harvest plans, but persistent wet weather remains a top concern. Continued precipitation...

High temps blamed for lighter Hog Days turnout

KEWANEE — Despite sweltering temperatures, Kewanee Hog Days organizers say the annual Labor Day weekend festival still drew strong crowds and positive feedback. Kaye Finney, co-chair of the Hog Days Committee, said the heat likely affected turnout, especially Friday night’s entertainment. “I believe Friday night attendance for entertainment was way down,” she said. “It wasn’t as busy.”

Your First Alert Forecast

A frontal system will be the focus of copious amounts of rain.

Rain chances every day this week

After a dry start to September, this week will be a very wet one for the Mississippi Valley. Temperatures will be close to or slightly above average until the weekend when it cools off more. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Active Weather Pattern Brings Heavy Rain Threat

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- Don’t look for much in the way of sunshine or quiet conditions as we head through the rest of the work week. An active and unsettled weather pattern will continue across the QCA, featuring repeated rounds of torrential rain. A cold front moves into...

Rain, storms, heavy downpours ahead

Wet week ahead for the Quad Cities

We’ll see a daily chance of showers and storms this week with moderate to heavy rain likely, especially tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures will be close to normal for this time of the year. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Daily Rain & Storm Chances Ahead

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- Expect increasing cloudiness to start your Sunday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms developing later this morning into the afternoon hours. Severe weather is not anticipated, although we could see gusty winds and brief heavy rain during the period. Turning our attention to the...

Gloomy Saturday Evening; Clearing Overnight

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- Cloudy skies will dominate across the area for the rest of Saturday, with afternoon temperatures comfortably topping out in the 70s and 80s. While a few isolated showers cannot be completely ruled out for some of our hometowns, widespread rain is not expected and the risk for severe weather remains near zero.

Some light showers coming for this weekend

After some light showers from yesterday, another chance of showers is approaching our weekend. Temperatures have been comfortable as we see low 80s for today and are expecting more temperatures like that tomorrow just in time for Friday Night High School Football. Then come the weekend temperatures are still expected to stay in range of […]

Couple of nice days before rain returns

Once the patchy dense fog dissipates this morning, we’ll enjoy a couple of nice, warm days in the Quad Cities After that, rain chances will be a daily occurrence this weekend into next week. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

More much-needed rain for the Quad Cities

It’s been a dry start to the month of September, but that changed overnight. Moderate to heavy downpours are likely Wednesday morning. The rain will hold highs down to around 80° today. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.