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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
435 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

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435 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Gusty northerly winds may lead to some blowing and drifting
snow this afternoon and evening, particularly north of
Highway 30 where some snow remains on the ground. Wind gusts
could peak in the range of 30 to 40 mph.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect areawide late tonight,
as dangerously cold wind chills of 25 below zero to around
40 below zero are expected. The coldest readings are expected
near the Highway 20 corridor.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

An Extreme Cold Warning will remain in effect through midday on
Friday.

Bitter cold temperatures and wind chills will linger into the
weekend. An Extreme Cold Watch continues from Friday afternoon
to Saturday afternoon.

Accumulating snow is becoming more likely across parts of the
area Saturday and Saturday night. At this time, light
accumulations appear possible. However, there remains some
uncertainty with the track of this system so please stay tuned for
updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of any travel impacts from blowing snow would be greatly
appreciated.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
238 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

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Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-
Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry
IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-
Including the cities of Clinton, Washington, Marengo, Hennepin,
Davenport, Aledo, Iowa City, Mount Pleasant, Geneseo, Bettendorf,
Fairfield, Rock Island, Sterling, Sigourney, Moline, Wapello,
Muscatine, Princeton, Burlington, and Tipton
238 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected
  late tonight and Friday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills as
  low as 30 below are possible Friday night and Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
  central and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
  CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
238 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

IAZ063>068-076>078-087>089-ILZ009-015>018-024-221645-
/O.NEW.KDVN.EC.W.0001.260123T0600Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KDVN.EC.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-
Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry
IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-
Including the cities of Clinton, Washington, Marengo, Hennepin,
Davenport, Aledo, Iowa City, Mount Pleasant, Geneseo, Bettendorf,
Fairfield, Rock Island, Sterling, Sigourney, Moline, Wapello,
Muscatine, Princeton, Burlington, and Tipton
238 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected
  late tonight and Friday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills as
  low as 30 below are possible Friday night and Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
  central and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
  CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

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