Davenport, IA – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois, including Davenport, Iowa City, and Rock Island. The advisory will be in effect from midnight Friday through 9 a.m. Saturday due to expected freezing rain.
According to the NWS, ice accumulations between one-tenth and two-tenths of an inch are forecast, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions. Residents should also prepare for possible power outages caused by ice accumulation on power lines and tree branches.
Communities in the advisory area include Scott, Muscatine, and Washington counties in Iowa and Mercer and Rock Island counties in Illinois. Drivers are urged to slow down, use caution, and monitor road conditions through resources like ia511.org in Iowa or gettingaroundillinois.com in Illinois.
Stay informed and plan ahead for potentially difficult travel conditions during the early hours of Saturday.
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