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6pm Friday severe t’storm update

By Andy McCray,

2026-08-07

The Quad Cities is now included in a Severe T’Storm Watch until 10pm.

Storms with strong winds and hail are heading toward to the Quad Cities and should arrive by around 7pm.

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