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Dry Friday ahead of daily rain chances

By Anthony Peoples,

8 days ago

Temperatures this week were still mostly above average, but not as hot as last week.

Rain chances will be on the increase across the Quad Cities starting this weekend.

Here's your full 7-day forecast.

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