Quad Cities — Another surge of arctic air will settle over eastern Iowa and western Illinois this weekend, bringing dangerously low temperatures and wind chills beginning Saturday night and continuing through Sunday night. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities warn that wind chills of –20° to –35° are likely across the region, with the coldest readings expected late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
Communities including Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Moline, Dubuque, and Princeton are all expected to face several consecutive periods of subzero wind chills, according to early-morning forecast data issued Friday. Some locations could see wind chill values nearing –30° to –35° as northwest winds combine with plummeting temperatures.
The agency cautions that conditions will be hazardous to anyone spending extended time outdoors. Frostbite can develop in 30 minutes or less under the coldest wind chills. Officials recommend staying indoors when possible, wearing multiple layers, covering exposed skin, and making sure pets are brought inside.
Residents are also urged to check on elderly neighbors and those without adequate heating. Carbon monoxide safety remains a key concern during extreme cold; households should ensure detectors are functioning properly.
Temperatures will remain bitterly cold into Monday morning, though some slow moderation is expected by the start of the new workweek.
