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Locally Dense Fog This Morning

Forecast for the Week Ahead

Heavy Rainfall July 31 - August 1

July 2026 Climate Review

Areas of fog have developed early this morning, mainly along river valleys and other low-lying areas, including along the Mississippi River. Visibilities down to as low as a quarter of a mile are possible. If you encounter fog this morning, slow down and allow extra following distance.

The week ahead will begin dry today through Tuesday, with areas of fog seen early this morning. Conditions look to become more active Tuesday night through Wednesday as a cold front approaches the area, bringing increasing chances of showers/storms (50-80%) areawide on Wednesday. Some of these storms could become strong, along with bringing periods of heavy rainfall.

Several rounds of heavy rain occurred across the region early Friday morning into Saturday afternoon. Heaviest rains fell mainly along and north of Interstate 80 and east of the Mississippi River where reports of 2 to 4 inches of rain were common with pockets of 5 to 7 inches. Record rainfall was recorded at both Dubuque and Moline on Friday.

Temperatures in July 2026 were generally above average, while rainfall was mixed between areas of above and below average.