Moline, IL – Residents across the Quad Cities are bracing for an extreme drop in temperatures tonight, as wind chills plunge between –15° and –30° under a fresh Arctic air mass sweeping through the region.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities, the coldest period will hit Sunday night into Monday morning, marking the most dangerous conditions of the week. Air temperatures are forecast to fall into the single digits, with blustery winds making it feel significantly colder.
Forecasters expect a gradual warm-up midweek, with daytime highs rising into the upper 20s and low 30s by Wednesday. Nights, however, will continue to bring subzero or near-zero wind chills through Thursday.
While the forecast remains mostly dry, brief flurries and gusty winds are possible as minor weather disturbances cross the area. The NWS noted that small system shifts could quickly change local impacts.
Officials urge residents to avoid extended time outdoors, wear multiple layers, and check on neighbors, the elderly, and pets during the coldest hours. Under current conditions, frostbite can occur in less than 30 minutes.
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