The active weather pattern continues across the region with Monday looking increasingly concerning for severe weather potential, but there are several potential limiting factors that makes this far from a slam dunk forecast. As of now, a Level 3 of 5 risk, an Enhanced Risk, is in place for eastern Iowa, virtually all of Illinois and the eastern half of Missouri. Large hail, damaging wind and tornadoes are all possible. Modeling Saturday night is showing widespread thunderstor

To begin with today, I wanted to express my deep and sincere gratitude to all of you who have taken the time to send your well wishes and prayers for a full recovery from the health issues I am facing. I have felt your compassion, hope, strength and determination that comes with them. Please know, what a remarkable gift your sentiments are, and the inspiration that comes to me with each and every one. I'm incredibly blessed and thank you all for pushing me forward to meet thi

Before we dive into what's coming down the pike, Thursday we completed the trifecta with our third consecutive day with highs of 80 or above. We have had numerous Aprils without an 80 degree day, so to get three in a row and five for the month is quite an accomplishment. Thanks to the warmth and generous rains, vegetation is lush and green, well ahead of schedule. Thank you very much! Here's the temperatures in Davenport through the 23rd. Based on the trends I'm seeing, we've

Wow, what a day Wednesday was! Put that one in the do not disturb bag! As far as I'm concerned, it hit all the marks of a perfect 10. Nothing I would do to change a thing. Our highs in the low 80s were actually 20 degrees above normal, but with dew points down around 50 humidity was not an issue. I ran into a guy from Phoenix, Arizona who was visiting, and he said it was as good as anything they've had down that way all year. Hooray for us! Subtle changes are already underwa

I knew Tuesday had the makings of a fine day and brother, it did not disappoint. Highs of 77-81 with sunshine and low humidity is a combination that's just about imposible to beat. However, lets see if we can do it with another chamber of commerce day Wednesday. I expect a re-run of sun, dry air, a fresh breeze and highs of 79-83. Tough to turn your nose up at that. Synoptically, changes enter the picture Thursday afternoon when a pair of short wave troughs eject out of the P