National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
229 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque,
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City,
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Galena,
Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island
229 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

…Strong Southerly Winds this Afternoon…

Strong south to southwest winds with sustained speeds of 20 to 30
MPH and occasional gusts up to 50 MPH will continue into the late
afternoon today. If traveling on east to west roads be prepared
for gusty crosswinds especially in high profile vehicles. secure
all loose objects. Winds will begin to diminish late this
afternoon.