Thunderstorms are set to move through the News 8 viewing region this weekend, April 26-28. There is a possibility of some severe weather, but the risk for the area remains low, according to the National Weather Service Quad Cities.
Sunday severe weather outlook
For Sunday, widespread rain and a few thunderstorms will likely limit the risk for additional severe weather in the afternoon, with scattered storms expected and only an isolated risk for severe storms. The Storm Prediction Center has the entire Quad Cities region in a Threat Track Level 1 / 5 risk for severe storms. Hail and damaging wind gusts will be the primary threats for the later afternoon and evening.
In total, many of our hometowns will likely experience 1 to 3 inches of rain before the last of the raindrops take place Monday morning.
Additional thunderstorms will be likely Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week. At this time, the threat of additional severe storms appears low. We'll keep tracking it!
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