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Quad Cities Weather Alert: 60% Rain Chance Wednesday, Then Cold
Davenport, IA – Residents across the Quad Cities and surrounding eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois communities will experience a sharp temperature change this week, with afternoon highs reaching
By Miles Carter · 2026-11-09T20:13:30.611Z
Davenport, IA – Residents across the Quad Cities and surrounding eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois communities will experience a sharp temperature change this week, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 60s Tuesday before colder air sends overnight temperatures toward the upper 20s by Thursday night.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities office, dry and unusually mild conditions will continue through Tuesday, Nov. 10, before a low pressure system brings increasing rain chances Wednesday.
The forecast issued Monday, Nov. 9, indicates temperatures will return to near or slightly below seasonal averages later in the week.
Mild Tuesday Before Wednesday Rain Tuesday is expected to bring partly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures ranging from 59 to 64 degrees across the region.
Tuesday night temperatures should remain relatively mild, with lows between 38 and 45 degrees.
By Wednesday, Nov. 11, a developing low pressure system will move through the area, bringing a 20% to 60% chance of showers.
Forecasters also indicate an isolated thunderstorm is possible.
Wednesday highs are expected to range from 52 to 59 degrees before overnight temperatures fall into the 32 to 39 degree range.
Temperatures Drop Thursday and Friday Colder conditions arrive Thursday, with afternoon highs falling to between 43 and 47 degrees.
Thursday night could bring the coldest temperatures of the forecast period, with lows ranging from 26 to 30 degrees.
These temperatures would be below freezing and could affect unprotected outdoor plants and other temperature sensitive items.
Friday, Nov. 13, is expected to remain chilly, with partly sunny skies and highs between 41 and 44 degrees.
Travel Impacts Possible Wednesday Rain showers Wednesday could create wet roads and reduced visibility during heavier precipitation, particularly along Interstate 80 and Interstate 74.
However, the National Weather Service has not indicated a widespread severe weather threat in the supplied forecast.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the low pressure system approaches and colder conditions develop later this week.