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Archive: Storms roll through the Quad Cities Saturday night

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities reported 62 mph wind gusts at 8:49 p.m.

MOLINE, Ill. — The following is an archived live blog from Saturday, March 5, where severe weather blanket the QC area in the evening.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for the Quad Cities area until 11 p.m. The immediate Quad Cities is now clear of the Tornado Warning.

The image below shows the latest watches and warnings in the Quad Cities area as of 9:30 p.m.:

Credit: National Weather Services Quad Cities

Below is a radar update from the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities.

Radar Update [900 PM] 📡

Severe storms are on the eastern side of the QC metro, line of storms is still capable of producing tornadoes as radar continues to show weak vortices in the line. Damaging winds also expected to the south in the line. pic.twitter.com/ReW33ZcUr3
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) March 6, 2022

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities reported 62 mph wind gusts at 8:49 p.m.

Winds currently gusting to 62 MPH here at the office. Circulation has just passed to our south. #iawx
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) March 6, 2022

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