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Flooding possible through Friday afternoon

By Anthony PeoplesNo media credit provided.,

2026-08-13

The storms that threaten the Quad Cities area with damaging winds and possible tornadoes today and tomorrow are also expected to bring very heavy rain.

It’ll be warm and muggy today and tomorrow, then turn hot again this weekend.

Here’s your complete 7-day forecast.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.

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