A Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for parts of the Quad Cities until Aug 26 8:00PM. Heat index values between 100° and 110° at likely at times. Limit outside activity, drink plenty of water, and check on pets often. #WeTrackStorms

A Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for parts of the Quad Cities until Aug 26 8:00PM. Heat index values between 100° and 110° at likely at times. Limit outside activity, drink plenty of water, and check on pets often. #WeTrackStorms

HOTTEST temperatures of the year are expected today and tomorrow. Heat index readings well into the 100s. #WeTrackStorms

A Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for parts of the Quad Cities until Aug 27 8:00PM. Heat index values between 100° and 110° at likely at times. Limit outside activity, drink plenty of water, and check on pets often. #WeTrackStorms

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A few scattered severe storms remain possible this afternoon and evening. A lot of uncertainty regarding coverage. Gusty winds and hail will be the main concerns. #WeTrackStorms

Corn sweat makes a big difference this time of year. At least we have a new record to show for it! #WeTrackStorms

High heat and humidity has resulted in extreme atmospheric instability. A storm in McHenry County is exploding to heights of 63,000 feet this afternoon. #ILwx

Storms are attempting to initiate in Whiteside County. Not having much luck thus far. #WeTrackStorms

BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Knox Counties until Aug 27 7:30PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App wqad.com/app #WeTrackStorms

BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Stark, Knox Counties until Aug 27 8:15PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App wqad.com/app #WeTrackStorms

BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Des Moines, Lee, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, Henry, McDonough Counties until Aug 27 9:00PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App wqad.com/app #WeTrackStorms

BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Stark, Knox, Marshall Counties until Aug 27 9:30PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App wqad.com/app #WeTrackStorms

BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Mercer, Warren, Des Moines, Louisa, Henderson Counties until Aug 27 9:15PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App wqad.com/app #WeTrackStorms

BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Warren, McDonough, Henderson Counties until Aug 27 9:15PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App wqad.com/app #WeTrackStorms

BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Warren, McDonough Counties until Aug 27 10:00PM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App wqad.com/app #WeTrackStorms

Thank you, Principal Geer, for inviting me out to Tampico Elementary today! Great and smart group of kids. #WeTrackStorms

BREAKING: We're tracking a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Jackson, Clinton, Cedar, Jones Counties until Aug 30 1:00AM. Track this storm now using the WQAD News 8 App wqad.com/app #WeTrackStorms

Accident on I80 westbound east of West Branch has traffic at a standstill. Appears semi hit the construction barrier and possibly two cars off the road. Emergency crews on scene now. Expect big delays. #WeTrackStorms