Davenport, Iowa – Drivers and residents across the Quad Cities should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms rolling in early Wednesday morning, bringing a heightened risk of damaging winds and torrential rain.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities, storms will become more widespread after sunrise Wednesday, with strong to severe cells possible between 4 a.m. and noon. The main threats include locally heavy downpours, wind gusts over 50 mph, and quick ponding on area roads—especially in Scott, Rock Island, and Muscatine counties. Wednesday will also be notably humid, with highs ranging from 74 to 86 degrees.
Travelers along I-80 and I-74 are urged to stay alert for rapidly changing weather and potential standing water during the morning commute. Residents should secure loose outdoor items and keep phones charged in case of brief power outages. By late Wednesday night, storm chances decrease as drier, cooler air filters in.
Partly sunny skies and more comfortable weather are expected Thursday through the weekend, with highs settling in the mid to upper 70s and lower humidity. This break in the pattern will offer much-needed relief after a stretch of active summer weather.
Thunderstorm risks continue through Wednesday night. Stay tuned for updated advisories as the situation develops.
Five-Day Weather Outlook:
- Wednesday: Strong storms likely AM, humid. Highs 74–86°F.
- Wednesday Night: Scattered storms (30–60%). Lows 57–65°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, cooler, less humid. Highs 74–77°F.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 52–59°F.
- Friday: Pleasant, mostly sunny. Highs 75–78°F.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 53–58°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, comfortable. Highs 75–78°F.
