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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Severe thunderstorms and flooding
Here's how you can stay safe and prepare for severe thunderstorms and flooding as spring approaches. → Read More
What does it mean when someone says that March 'comes in like a lion, out like a lamb?'
The saying that March "comes in like a lion, out like a lamb" has been around since the 18th century. Here's the origin of the saying and what the QC can expect. → Read More
Weather explainer: What is an atmospheric river?
The west coast, drenched in rain, is being affected by an atmospheric river, but what does that mean, exactly? → Read More
What was the weather like in 2022?
As we head into the new year, let's take a look back at the weather we experienced last year! → Read More
Pay It Forward | Training man's best friend for therapy
Angie Hall is the President and Head Trainer for Quad Cities Canine Assistant Network, the only American Kennel Club-certified therapy dog organization in the QCA. → Read More
Pay It Forward | A Bettendorf veteran's service in thousands of events
Meet John Lavelle, a Vietnam veteran that has continued his duty to his country by serving in the Honor Guard for nearly 20 years. → Read More
Does outer space have its own weather?
Even the vacuum of space has its own weather conditions, and we feel their effects here on Earth. → Read More
How do hurricanes form?
After a slow start to the 2022 hurricane season, the Atlantic is starting to become active. → Read More
Will tornado outbreaks become more common in the future?
Aug. 15 marks 235 years since the first known tornado outbreak in the United States. What does that mean? → Read More
When can you see the last super moon of 2022?
After Thursday, it will be almost an entire year until we see another super moon. → Read More
Have a ragweed allergy? Here are some tips on how to treat yourself
A 20-year study shows most places are seeing ragweed season extend anywhere from 6-15 days. → Read More
Floods break out across the country; what are the effects?
Floods can be destructive and damaging, but they also have helpful and necessary effects on the natural environment. → Read More
What are the different types of tornadoes?
Tornadoes come in many different forms. What makes them distinct from each other? → Read More
Why has this year's hurricane season been slow to start?
It's two months into the tropical storm season, but the skies over the Atlantic have been quiet. Why is that? → Read More
What are the different types of fire storms?
Not every viral video of a fire tornado is an actual fire tornado; there's three other phenomena it could be. → Read More
NOAA's new supercomputers will improve accuracy of weather forecasts
This week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration added two new supercomputers to its fleet to better capture and predict weather events. → Read More
'If it's breezy, swing easy' | How weather could impact golfers at the John Deere Classic
Temperatures, humidity, wind and precipitation can affect your golf game - both positively and negatively. → Read More
Heat waves: How do they affect crops?
As we enter into the hottest part of the year, we will see heat waves across the country. How does affect our crops? → Read More
What the hail? | Here's a look at how hail forms and the damage it can cause
During thunderstorms, hail can cause significant damage to property, vehicles and aircraft. → Read More
Power outages, home damage, devastation: Why NOAA says we're in for an above-average hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-average hurricane season in 2022. What does that mean? → Read More