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Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: Quad Cities 55° to 25° Nov 11-15
IOWA ILLINOIS — Scattered showers, isolated thunder and a sharp November temperature drop are setting up a colder weekend across the Quad Cities. Temperatures could fall from 55 degrees Wednesday to j
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-11-11T10:56:34.113Z
IOWA ILLINOIS — Scattered showers, isolated thunder and a sharp November temperature drop are setting up a colder weekend across the Quad Cities. Temperatures could fall from 55 degrees Wednesday to just 25 degrees by Saturday morning, bringing freezing conditions to eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities office, showers and isolated thunderstorms remain possible Wednesday before colder, drier air settles across the Mississippi River Valley.
The Weather Prediction Center reports that an unusually strong surge of polar air will spread across the central and eastern United States late this week.
Wednesday Showers Bring a Chance of Thunder Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and Rock Island could see temperatures reach approximately 55 degrees Wednesday.
A 40% chance of showers develops, with isolated thunderstorms possible before 2 p.m.
The National Weather Service says lightning will be the primary thunderstorm threat.
Severe weather is not currently expected, and the probability of widespread hazardous weather remains low.
Drivers traveling I 80, I 74 and I 280 should watch for wet pavement and reduced visibility during passing showers.
North winds increase to around 5 10 mph as the weather system moves through.
Temperatures fall toward 39 degrees by Thursday morning.
Thursday Brings Gusty Winds and Colder Air Thursday's high reaches only 46 degrees, approximately nine degrees colder than Wednesday.
Partly sunny skies return, but north winds near 10 mph could gust to 20 mph.
The colder air becomes more noticeable Thursday evening as temperatures fall toward 30 degrees by Friday morning.
Residents should begin protecting sensitive plants and preparing outdoor plumbing for freezing temperatures.
Friday Through Sunday: Temperatures Fall Into the 20s Friday brings sunshine, although afternoon temperatures struggle to reach 43 degrees.
The coldest conditions arrive Saturday morning, when temperatures could fall to 25 degrees.
Saturday afternoon rebounds to 45 degrees with sunny skies.
Sunday brings additional sunshine and highs near 48 degrees following Saturday evening lows around 26 degrees.
These readings could damage vulnerable vegetation and create frost on exposed surfaces.
Although temperatures will fall below freezing, the Quad Cities forecast currently shows no accumulating snow.
Widespread icy road conditions are not indicated, but isolated slick spots remain possible wherever moisture persists.
Quad Cities Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 11 15 Wednesday, Nov. 11: High 55°. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, 40% chance. Low 39°. Thursday, Nov. 12: High 46°. Partly sunny, north wind gusts to 20 mph. Low 30°. Friday, Nov. 13: High 43°. Sunny. Low 25°. Saturday, Nov. 14: High 45°. Sunny. Low 26°. Sunday, Nov. 15: High 48°. Sunny. Low 29°. Looking ahead, Monday reaches approximately 49 degrees, while Tuesday could climb to 52 degrees.
For now, Quad Cities residents should prepare for a brief period of unsettled weather followed by several freezing mornings.
Are you ready for temperatures near 25 degrees, or are you hoping the Quad Cities gets another stretch of warmer November weather before Thanksgiving?