Davenport, Iowa – A renewed threat of summer storms targets eastern Iowa Tuesday afternoon, just as heat and humidity peak across the region. Residents in Davenport and along U.S. 61 should stay weather-aware as showers and thunderstorms may roll in after 1 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, there is a 30 to 40 percent chance of thunderstorms developing Tuesday afternoon into the early evening. The primary risk is lightning, but isolated strong storms can’t be ruled out near Fairfield and the Quad Cities corridor. Monday remains mostly sunny and calm, with highs in the upper 80s before the weather turns more active.
Showers and storms could continue into Wednesday, though confidence in their timing and coverage remains low. There’s a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms across parts of southeast Iowa on Tuesday, but forecasters note that conditions are still evolving.
Locals are advised to avoid outdoor plans Tuesday afternoon, especially in open areas or near water. Lightning remains the main hazard, but sudden downpours could also impact travel along major roads like U.S. 61 and I-80.
Temperatures will stay hot all week, with highs in the upper 80s through Friday. While widespread rain isn’t guaranteed, keep rain gear close and watch for updated alerts each morning.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast for Davenport, Iowa:
- Monday (July 7): Mostly sunny, high near 86°F. Calm conditions.
- Tuesday: 40% chance of thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High around 87°F.
- Wednesday: 30% chance of storms in the afternoon. High near 87°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance. High near 88°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, isolated showers possible. High near 87°F.
