Weather resources
Trusted links, official sources, and Quad County Weather tools that help you prepare, monitor, and respond when weather threatens our communities. We are a SKYWARN partner and a National Weather Service Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador—our first source for warnings is always the NWS.
Quad County Weather — use on this site
These free services are built and maintained by Quad County Weather volunteers for the Tri-State and neighboring areas.
SMS weather alerts
Sign up for automated text messages with National Weather Service warnings and important local notices for the counties you choose. Text message terms apply.
Your local forecast
Current conditions, hourly trends, active alerts, and a seven-day outlook—use Near me, a U.S. ZIP or city, or a county in our network.
Active alerts map
Interactive map of in-effect NWS watches, warnings, and advisories.
Closures list
Roads, bridges, schools, and community advisories reported to Quad County Weather.
Report weather impacts
Submit storm damage, flooding, or closure information when it is safe to do so—staff review reports during active weather.
Safety classes & events
Upcoming online and in-person training; register from the calendar listing for each event.
Volunteer with QCW
Help with alerting, outreach, and community education. Background screening is required for volunteers.
Homepage live snapshot
At-a-glance view of active warnings and closures—updates automatically from our alerts server.
Official weather & emergency sources
Always follow instructions from the National Weather Service and your local emergency management agency. Quad County Weather amplifies official information; it does not replace it.
NWS Quad Cities (DVN)
Forecast office for much of our Iowa–Illinois coverage. Warnings, discussions, and local preparedness information.
National Weather Service
Enter your location for the forecast office that serves your area anywhere in the United States.
NWS weather safety
Preparedness guides for tornadoes, floods, winter storms, heat, and other hazards.
SKYWARN
Volunteer spotter program. Quad County Weather works with SKYWARN-trained spotters; consider NWS spotter training in your area.
Weather-Ready Nation
NWS initiative for community resilience. Quad County Weather participates as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador.
NOAA
Parent agency for the National Weather Service, satellites, and climate data.
Emergencies: For immediate danger, call 911. Do not use social media or text alerts as your only way to request help.
Apps & tools our team uses
These are third-party products—not sold or operated by Quad County Weather. Links are provided for convenience; mention of a product is not an endorsement requiring purchase.
RadarScope
Professional-grade radar used by many spotters and meteorologists. During severe weather, integrated spotter reports help our team understand what is happening in the field alongside official NWS data.
MyRadar
Mobile-friendly radar and forecast app useful for quick checks at your current location, including future radar and basic outlooks.
Preparedness & multiple ways to stay informed
- SMS alerts from QCW — Sign up for county-based warning texts. Reply STOP to cancel; HELP for program help.
- NOAA Weather Radio — Tone-alert radios provide warnings indoors, especially overnight. Find your frequency on weather.gov.
- Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) — Most smartphones receive tornado and other critical warnings automatically for your approximate location.
- Local media & sirens — Follow trusted TV, radio, and county emergency alerts in your community.
Quad County Weather staff may use secure group messaging and other internal tools for coordination. Public alert signup is through our website SMS program, not through third-party chat apps.
Participate & get help
- Report what you see — Storm or closure report form (when safe).
- Request a class — Schools, fire departments, and civic groups: contact us with dates and audience size.
- Volunteer — Apply to help QCW.
- Questions — Contact Quad County Weather.
- Member account — Sign in to manage saved counties and profile settings.