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.

Another warm day coming up Wednesday (but not as bad as last week!)

After a super hot and humid week last week, it’s about to get hot again Wednesday. That being said, it won’t be as bad as last week. Highs will reach the upper 80s to around 90° (last week it was 95° and 96° for 4 straight days.) The heat index should hit the lower to […]

Thunderstorms move in Tuesday evening

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- A frontal system will be the focus of some vigorous storms this evening and into the overnight hours, producing gusty winds and hail, along with copious amounts of rain. Tonight through Wednesday: The severe weather threat remains at a Level 1 out of 5 or...

Rain and thunderstorms move in Tuesday night

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - A cold front will bring scattered rain and thunderstorms to the area tonight, ending the comfortable weather we’re experiencing this afternoon. While most of the severe weather threat remains northwest of the viewing area, some storms could produce gusty winds and heavy downpours. Rain...

First Alert Forecast: Rain & thunderstorms Tuesday night and Wednesday

Heaviest rainfall and severe weather threat is northwest of the Quad Cities.

Your First Alert Forecast

Some vigorous storms possible this evening and into the overnight hours.

Much-needed rain follows Tuesday’s heat

After a very nice Labor Day in the Quad Cities, today will be another hot and humid one. However, the heat won’t develop into another heat wave. Showers and storms are likely tonight and Wednesday. Some of the storms could become severe. Here’s your complete 7-day forecast.

Pleasant Labor Day; Heat and storms return Tuesday

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - After a dry and pleasant Labor Day holiday across the Quad Cities region, a major weather pattern shift will bring hot temperatures, high humidity, and multiple rounds of showers and storms to eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri starting Tuesday. The primary weather concern...

West Nile virus detected in Whiteside County

Mosquitoes near Prophetstown have tested positive for West Nile virus, The Whiteside County Health Department said. Jennifer Kolb with the Whiteside County Health Department said the positive test is significant because the culex mosquitoes, which carry West Nile have a very short flight range, making officials certain that there are infected mosquitoes around the area.

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 […]