Davenport, Iowa – A September heat wave will grip the Quad Cities into early next week, with afternoon highs climbing into the low to mid-90s starting Friday and continuing through Monday. Dry conditions will dominate, leaving little relief from the stretch of unseasonable warmth.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, temperatures could peak near 95 degrees Sunday and Monday. Humidity will remain moderate, making the heat less oppressive than typical summer surges. A slight, 20 percent chance of thunderstorms is possible Sunday night, but most of the area will stay dry.
The warmup will be most noticeable in cities along the Mississippi River, including Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, and Moline. Drivers may notice increased road heat during peak afternoon travel, while outdoor workers are urged to stay hydrated and take breaks in shaded areas. Local utilities expect higher cooling demand as air conditioners run longer into the evenings.
This late-summer pattern is expected to hold through at least Monday, with additional updates from the weather service if storm chances increase.
