Davenport, Iowa – Storms could bring hail, lightning, and heavy rain to the Quad Cities by tonight, prompting a spring weather alert for drivers and residents along I-80. The threat builds late Wednesday as instability increases across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, scattered thunderstorms may develop after 6 p.m., with brief downpours, cloud-to-ground lightning, and small hail possible. The strongest cells are expected to track from Muscatine and Moline toward Princeton and Macomb into the late evening.
Though not all areas will see storms, those that form may become intense for short durations. Drivers are urged to use caution, especially on highways including I-80 and Route 67, where visibility may drop quickly during downpours.
Tonight’s low will be near 66°F, with winds shifting southeast.
Looking ahead:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, high of 92°F. Winds gusting to 30 mph.
- Friday: Sunny and breezy, high near 86°F.
- Saturday: Cooler with sunshine, high of 75°F.
- Sunday: Warm with increasing clouds, high near 87°F.
- Monday: Chance of showers returns (50%), high around 76°F.
