Davenport, IA — A streak of unsettled spring weather will stretch across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois through Sunday, with increasing chances for showers, thunderstorms, and isolated severe weather.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, storms are expected to develop Friday evening and continue in waves through Sunday night. Rainfall chances range from 30 to 80 percent each day, with the highest likelihood of widespread showers expected on Sunday.
Temperatures will stay mild through the weekend, ranging from mid-50s to low 80s. Breezy conditions and wind gusts up to 25 mph could accompany the storms, particularly on Friday and Saturday.
The National Weather Service has highlighted severe storm potential Friday night, especially across southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois, where large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes are possible. Residents in cities like Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, and Bettendorf should monitor alerts and prepare for changing conditions.
Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions frequently, especially during evening hours. Those with outdoor plans this weekend should consider flexible arrangements and stay weather-aware.
To stay safe, have multiple ways to receive warnings, charge mobile devices ahead of storms, and avoid flooded roadways.
