Davenport, Iowa – Thunderstorms and locally heavy rain are expected to roll into the Quad Cities by midday Saturday, potentially disrupting weekend travel and outdoor plans. A slow-moving cold front could trigger strong to severe storms between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, July 26th, with gusty winds and flooding concerns topping the list of hazards.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities, rain and thunderstorms are most likely Saturday afternoon into early evening, especially across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois near Interstate 80. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half inch are possible, with isolated higher totals under stronger storm cells. If you’re heading out Saturday, keep a weather app handy and avoid flooded roads.
Winds will shift from calm to southerly at 5 mph ahead of the system before thunderstorms push through. By Saturday night, skies begin to clear and temps fall to the mid-70s.
Looking ahead, Sunday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 89°F, with Monday peaking near 93°F. But relief arrives midweek: A strong cold front Monday night into Tuesday will bring a drop to the upper 70s by Thursday.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for the Quad Cities (Davenport/Moline) 🌤️
- Saturday, July 26 – Showers & thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. | High: 87°F | Rainfall: 0.25–0.5 inches
- Sunday, July 27 – Mostly sunny | High: 89°F | Low: 77°F
- Monday, July 28 – Sunny, hot | High: 93°F | Low: 75°F
- Tuesday, July 29 – Slight chance of storms | High: 81°F | Low: 70°F
- Wednesday, July 30 – Rain possible, especially afternoon | High: 81°F | Low: 62°F
- Thursday, August 1 – Mostly sunny, much cooler | High: 78°F
⚠️ Stay tuned for updates as more storms could develop Saturday afternoon.
