Davenport, Iowa – Strong winds and isolated thunderstorms could disrupt travel and outdoor plans in eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois through Friday afternoon, with breezy conditions persisting into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, isolated thunderstorms are possible between 3 and 5 p.m. Friday. Winds from the southwest could gust up to 35 mph, with sustained speeds of 15 to 20 mph. Visibility may drop during brief downpours, especially near interstates like I-74 and U.S. 61. Precipitation chances stand at 20%, but travelers should remain alert to rapidly changing conditions.
Temperatures are expected to reach 85°F Friday before falling into the low 50s overnight. Saturday brings relief as skies clear and winds settle, with a high near 72°F and gusts maxing out around 25 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear and cooler, with lows near 48°F.
Sunday looks like the standout day of the weekend with sunny skies and highs around 76°F. However, the calm weather won’t last long. Cloud cover increases Sunday night with a 30% chance of showers by early Monday.
Rain and thunder return Monday afternoon with a 40% to 80% chance of precipitation through Tuesday. Tuesday’s high will be a cooler 64°F, with another round of rain likely.
⚠️ 5-Day Forecast at a Glance:
- Saturday (May 17): Mostly sunny, breezy. High 72°F / Low 48°F
- Sunday (May 18): Sunny. High 76°F / Low 50°F
- Monday (May 19): Showers and possible thunderstorms. High 70°F / Low 53°F
- Tuesday (May 20): Showers likely. High 64°F / Low 48°F
- Wednesday (May 21): Partly sunny. High near 65°F
