Heat and humidity on the way

A sun/cloud mix for your Sunday

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The rest of the Labor Day weekend looks superb as milder air moves into the region. We’ll see a mix of sunshine, a few clouds, near normal temperatures and a little less humidity with highs reaching the lower to middle 80’s. Look for...

Summer heat will hover over Iowa through the holiday

Iowa is seeing a steamy start to the Labor Day weekend, as the Extreme Heat Warning is being extended through tomorrow night for 13 southeast Iowa counties, for cities including Davenport, Iowa City and Burlington. Meteorologist Mark Debruin, at the National Weather Service, says much of southern, central and eastern...

Quad Cities schools cancel activities, dismiss early during extreme heat

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Unseasonably hot temperatures and oppressive humidity are forcing Quad Cities school districts to adjust schedules and cancel outdoor activities as First Alert Days remain in effect through Thursday evening. With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s and feel-like heat index values topping 100 degrees, Davenport and...

Heat Advisory in Effect for Whiteside County

The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has expanded a Heat Advisory this week to include Whiteside County. Heat Advisory has been expanded to the entire forecast area as dangerous heat continues through the week with peak heat indices between 100° – 105°. Chances for storms...

Extreme Heat Warning in the Quad Cities

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 […]

Central Illinois to see temperatures around 100 degrees this week

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Summer heat is making another surge in central Illinois. Several counties, including Sangamon County, are under a Heat Advisory this week, with heat index values up to 105 expected. Those counties include Christian County, Mason County, Menard County, Sangamon County, Cass County, Fulton County, Knox County, Morgan County, Schuyler County, and Scott County. The hottest day will be Wednesday, with the heat index reaching 104, according to weather graphics issued by the National Weather Service. It's a much drier heat than what central Illinois experienced earlier in the summer, said Rebekka Copple, who is a meteorologist with the weather service out of Lincoln. That will allow the actual temperatures to get up to near or above 100 degrees, she said. More: Springfield park could get upgrades after alleged arson People are advised to stay hydrated, wear light colored, lightweight clothing, and to take air-conditioned breaks during the hottest parts of the day. With heat like this, Copple said, fans can sometimes do more harm than good because they are blowing hot air. What does heat index mean? The heat index , also known as the apparent temperature, is what the temperature feels like to the human body

Sizzling start to September: Heat Advisory issued for northern Illinois

The heat and humidity are making a big comeback across the Stateline today, prompting a Heat Advisory from 12PM until 9PM for Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, McHenry, Carroll, and Whiteside Counties. As of this moment, the heat alerts do not extend into southern Wisconsin. Temperatures this afternoon will climb...

Heat Wave Across Southern And Southeastern Iowa Prompts Heat Advisory

(Des Moines, IA) -- A late summer heat wave could push heat indices into the triple digits across southern and southeast Iowa over the next several days. That's prompted a heat advisory that takes effect at 1 pm this afternoon through 7 pm on Wednesday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jim...

Hot weather returning next week

After a perfect week over the last few days with temperatures in the low to mid 80s things are going to heat up here soon. Right at the end of the month looking into September temperatures are going to be rising into the upper 80s and low 90s. Along with these temperatures, dew points are […]

August Wetness Brings Questions and Concerns Regarding Corn and Soybean Crops

Heavy rainfall in the early portion of August has led to questions regarding corn and soybean crops just before the end of the growing season. A wet and cool April brought about a delayed planting, but crops were able to get planted in May. A very wet June gave way to a mostly dry July. However, the first couple weeks in August brought plenty of rainfall in southeast Iowa. ISU Field Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe covers six area counties. She says that between August 1st and August 17th, rainfall totals ranged anywhere in those counties from three inches to seven inches, with parts of Louisa and Muscatine counties receiving up to 10 inches during that timespan.

Two more warm days before it turns HOT!

Another heat wave is on the way to the Quad Cities for much of next week. A few showers are possible here and there this weekend, but many of us will stay dry. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Few nice days before summer heat returns

The Quad Cities will enjoy a couple more nice days before it turns hot and humid again. Shower and storm chances return this weekend, too. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Cold Front Moves Through Quad Cities This Morning, Then Beautiful Weather Takes Over

A cold front will push through the Quad Cities this morning, bringing gusty northwest winds and noticeably drier air to the region. You can expect wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph late this morning and into the afternoon. That northwest wind will also pull in drier air, with humidity dropping significantly through the day.

Muggy today, but nicer tomorrow

A cold front will bring breezy conditions today and squeeze out some of the humidity. However, it turns hot and humid this weekend. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

A mild Tuesday ahead, then strong storms possible early Wednesday

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - After a sunny and pleasant start to the work week, we may see passing clouds across the region later this evening. Otherwise, look for a quiet night ahead with lows in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s. Sunshine returns to the QCA early...

Nearly 2,200 without power in Iowa Quad Cities; tornadoes spotted in Putnam County

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - A severe storm in northwestern Illinois was making its way east Friday night. 8:41 p.m.: Nearly 2,200 were out of power around LeClaire, Iowa. MidAmerican crews were on their way, according to its website. 7:39 p.m.: The storm which prompted the Putnam County warning has...

Pleasant weather continues; Strong storms possible Wednesday

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Nice, quiet late August weather continues through Tuesday across the Quad Cities area before warmer temperatures and our next chances for showers and thunderstorms arrive mid-week. High pressure sitting directly over the region will keep conditions dry and pleasant today and tomorrow, with afternoon high temperatures climbing into the lower 80s.