The Quad Cities Are StormReady!

Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Scott and Rock Island Counties Earn StormReady Recognition

The Tri-state StormReady Advisory Board and the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities have recognized Scott and Rock Island Counties as StormReady. The recognition was formally presented at a ceremony on Thursday, May 26th, at the Rock Island County EMA in Milan.

The NWS designed StormReady to help communities, businesses, and other organizations better prepare for and mitigate the effects of extreme weather-related events. StormReady sets an industry standard for severe weather preparedness, communication, and safety.

For more information on StormReady, visit the following links:

StormReady in the local area: www.weather.gov/dvn/StormReady
StormReady Communities (national list): www.weather.gov/stormready/communities
National StormReady Program: www.weather.gov/stormready/

Pictured from L to R: Jim Hawkes (Scott Co.EMA), Rich Kinney (NWS Quad Cities),

Matt DeSmyter (Rock Island Co. EMA), T.J. Gunkel (NWS Quad Cities)