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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
235 PM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026

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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...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Wildfire smoke could result in unhealthy air quality for
portions of northern Illinois. An Air Quality Alert remains in
effect for Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties, now through Friday
evening.

Hot and humid conditions will persist today, with afternoon
heat index readings in the mid 90s to around 100 degrees.

Isolated storms are possible this afternoon and evening.
Lightning is the primary hazard. There could also be some funnel
clouds associated with these storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Hot and humid conditions will persist into Saturday, with
afternoon heat index readings near 100 degrees. The prolonged
period of hot temperatures may pose a risk to those without
adequate cooling, or those who must spend extended time outdoors.

Scattered storms are expected Friday afternoon and evening, and
again Saturday afternoon and evening. Isolated severe storms are
possible Saturday, mainly east of the Mississippi River with
damaging winds the primary threat. All storms will be accompanied
by lightning and heavy downpours.

Additional storm chances are forecast early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.

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JTS

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