Davenport Weather Alert: Unseasonable Heat Pushes Highs Near 90 Through Saturday Before Cooler Fall Air Arrives
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Fall has officially arrived, but eastern Iowa will feel more like mid-summer this week as highs near 90 degrees settle over the Quad Cities region through Saturday, October 4, according to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities.
Hot and Sunny Through Saturday
Forecasters say sunny skies and light winds will dominate through Saturday, keeping conditions dry and temperatures soaring. Highs are expected to range from the upper 80s to 91 degrees, with little relief during peak afternoon hours.
Local impacts will be most noticeable in Scott and Rock Island counties, where drivers may experience haze and sun glare on commutes. Families attending football games or pumpkin patches should plan for extra hydration and limited strenuous activity in the midday heat.
Rain Chances and Cooldown Ahead
After the hot stretch, Sunday will still be warm with a high near 88, though skies turn partly cloudy overnight. By Monday, rain chances increase slightly, bringing the first signs of cooler fall air.
The pattern shifts early next week, with highs dropping into the low 70s by Wednesday, offering long-awaited relief for residents and farmers.
Five-Day Forecast for Davenport
- Thursday: Sunny, high 87, low 64
- Friday: Sunny, high 91, low 67
- Saturday: Sunny, high 90, low 65
- Sunday: Sunny, high 88, low 61
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 79, low 56 with slight rain chance
The stretch of heat provides one last summerlike weekend before cooler fall weather arrives in eastern Iowa. For more Midwest forecasts and community weather alerts, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.