Davenport, Iowa – Storms may rattle eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois tonight, threatening evening commutes with lightning, small hail, and gusty winds. Drivers should prepare for changing road conditions, especially along I-80 and I-74.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, isolated thunderstorms will form late Tuesday afternoon and evening. While widespread severe weather isn’t expected, any stronger cells could quickly intensify. Lightning and brief downpours remain the top hazards, particularly near Davenport and Rock Island.
By Wednesday, calmer skies return with highs near 88 degrees, but heat builds late week. Thursday brings another push of summerlike warmth, with highs reaching the low 90s across much of eastern Iowa. The chance for more storms increases Friday into Saturday, marking a volatile shift toward unsettled fall weather.
Residents should keep phones charged and avoid outdoor plans during tonight’s storms. Spotter activation is not expected, but conditions may change if storms strengthen quickly.
The late-week storm potential could bring heavy rain and localized flooding Friday evening. Outdoor events and football games across the region should monitor conditions closely.
More updates are expected as storm chances increase later this week.
Five-Day Forecast for Davenport, IA
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 88. Calm winds.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 91. Evening clouds, low 64.
- Friday: 40% chance of showers, high near 83. Evening storms possible, low 62.
- Saturday: 40% chance of showers, high near 82. Partly sunny, low 63.
- Sunday: 30% chance of showers, partly sunny, high near 84.
