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More heavy rain and storms heading to the Quad Cities

By Anthony Peoples,

2026-08-04

A few scattered showers and isolated storms are possible across our northern hometowns today. However, heavier and more organized rain is on the way starting tonight.

It’ll be warmer and more humid today, but rain will hold highs down the next two days.

Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

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