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Heather from Davenport asks why the air gets thinner at higher altitudes. Read more: ...

Peter from Clinton, Iowa, asks why fog forms even in drought conditions.

Lester from Davenport, Iowa, asks why derechos are so challenging to predict in advance. More from GMQC: ...

High amounts of heat energy in the summer will often drive this type of pattern that can also spawn derechos. More from GMQC: ...

Marcus from Moline, Illinois, asks if raindrops are shaped like teardrops. More from GMQC: ...

This type of thunderstorm is typically found during the summer months. Here's why they form and what makes them different.

Is there a "weather bubble" over the Quad Cities that keeps heavy rain and snow away? Read more: ...

The Storm Track 8 team of meteorologists is taking

Wayne asks why the wind always comes from the east ahead of a storm system.

Cheryl from Galesburg, Illinois, asks why we've seen so much wind in 2025.

Diane from Rock Island asks why hail falls in different shapes More from GMQC: https://www.wqad.com/good-morning-quad-cities ...

The Storm Track 8 team discusses top weather topics and the latest forecasts for today, this week and beyond, every Wednesday ...

This unique cloud not only indicates rain is on the way but also tells us how fast air is rising. More from GMQC: ...

Many believe "heat lightning" is a unique, weatherless phenomenon caused by hot summer nights. More from GMQC: ...

How do people survive after being struck by lightning? Meteorologist

Marcus asks why there is very little lightning in thundersnow.

Ron from Bettendorf, Iowa asks if the Quad Cities has experienced more sunny days than normal this winter season. Read more: ...

Hurricane Idalia will join a very long list of "I" named storms that brought extensive wind and storm surge to the United States.

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Billy from Clinton, Iowa, asks what the MJO is and how it impacts our weather. More from GMQC: ...