We are set to see a quick shot of all seasons in the next 48 hours with record high temperatures possible today, along with severe thunderstorms. Then tomorrow will be calm, but snow is forecast to move in overnight.
Snow will last through Monday, with some accumulation possible.
The National Weather Service Quad Cities says an increased threat of damaging winds is expected with thunderstorms this afternoon, especially with those that develop over east central Iowa this afternoon and this evening with a cold front.
Storms will also be capable of producing large hail and a few tornadoes.
A wind advisory is in effect for much of eastern Iowa and west central Illinois from 6 p.m. today to 6 a.m. Sunday. Southwest winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH can be expected.
Stronger winds can be seen in thunderstorms as well this evening and then slowly decrease overnight.
After Sunday’s lull, snow will develop overnight and into Monday. Exact accumulations are not yet clear, so stay tuned for updates.
National Weather Service forecast for Muscatine as of midday Saturday:
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Rain and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 4am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
A chance of snow and freezing rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
