Morgan Strackbein

Moline

Meteorologist at WQAD-TV (Moline, IL)

Meteorologist @WQAD • Ball State Alum 🌩☀️ Indiana native •

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Weather Impact Alert: A few isolated severe thunderstorms possible Monday night

2 weeks ago | wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein

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La Niña and the Quad Cities: A midwinter weather check-in

Jan 15, 2025 | wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein

MOLINE, Ill. — After months of anticipation, La Niña officially made her entrance in the tropical Pacific. December marked the shift, with cooler-than-average ocean temperatures finally crossing the threshold. Scientists say there’s a 59% chance La Niña will stick around through February–April, but by March–May, neutral conditions could take over with a 60% likelihood. So, what exactly does this mean for weather patterns and climate worldwide? Let’s break it down below.
Flood Watch 2024 | Which rivers are at risk of flooding this spring

Feb 15, 2024 | wqad.com | Andrew Stutzke |Morgan Strackbein

The National Weather Service is forecasting a below-average risk for flooding this spring. Here's what could increase that risk in the next several weeks. DAVENPORT, Iowa — Some areas of the Quad Cities have already experienced their first bout of river flooding of 2024 and no doubt there will likely be more episodes of flooding in the days ahead.
Pay It Forward | Geneseo student delivers hope and purpose to struggling youth

Feb 14, 2024 | wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein

Bell McDaniel started the organization, Delivered, to help others find purpose through acts of service and kindness. GENESEO, Ill. — Inspirational is a word that Nathan Dunker and Carson McDaniel use to describe Bella McDaniel. “She spends countless hours doing stuff for other people. The definition of her personality is selfless. She wants nothing but the best for everyone around her," said Dunker. Bella is a student at Geneseo High School and she founded the organization Delivered.
Pay It Forward | Aspiring Eagle Scout donates clothing | wqad.com

Feb 7, 2024 | wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein

Ethan Smith has planned his Eagle Scout Project through donating clothes to youth in foster care and people experiencing homelessness. DAVENPORT, Iowa — Jill Jensen has known Ethan Smith for several years. Her sons met him in a homeschool co-op class and instantly became friends. “He’s involved in my sons’ scout troop. That’s how he got involved in scouting. My sons encouraged him to participate," Jensen said.
Pay It Forward | Helping get people off the streets | wqad.com

Jan 17, 2024 | wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein

Chris Dunn has devoted his life to helping others experiencing homelessness and supporting their journey to finding a place to call home. DAVENPORT, Iowa — Barbara Montgomery is a retired school teacher. During her last year of teaching, she had a student who was homeless in her class. Unfortunately, there weren't many resources in the Quad Cities at that time to help that student. This sparked her desire to help the community. She met Chris Dunn in a yoga class.
Second winter storm packs a punch in the Quad Cities

Jan 13, 2024 | wqad.com | Andrew Stutzke |Morgan Strackbein

Two powerful winter storms hit the Quad Cities back to back at the start of 2024. Here's how much snow we've seen between the two and what else winter will bring. MOLINE, Ill. — After a seemingly quiet and easy start to the winter season, 2024 is off to a blockbuster start in terms of snow and its associated impacts. Twice now in just one week, the Quad Cities has experienced two powerful winter storm systems, including a full-blown blizzard on Jan. 12.
2023 was QC's 3rd warmest year on record

Jan 2, 2024 | wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein

Persistent drought due to a 3rd consecutive year of below-normal precipitation and extremely mild days puts 2023 on the record chart for the warmest year since 2016. MOLINE, Ill. — Happy New Year! Time to take a look back at the weather for 2023 for the Quad Cities. Two words that immediately come to mind to describe the year are warm and dry, which can best describe the entire Midwest for 2023.
Pay It Forward | Making Christmas special for drug court participants

Dec 27, 2023 | wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein

Cindy Rescinito helps brighten the holiday season to drug court participants and their families in Knox, Henderson, and Warren counties. GALESBURG, Ill. — Loleta Thurman has been friends with Cindy Rescinito for over 30 years. Thurman has watched her friend's giving heart and knew she was extremely deserving of the Pay It Forward award, sponsored by Ascentra Credit Union. “She has a big heart.
Pay It Forward | Giving back with meal prep | wqad.com

Dec 13, 2023 | wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein

Angerer Eats based in Bettendorf is a local meal prep business that is using their cooking skills to help make someone's day a little easier. BETTENDORF, Iowa — Pat Angerer's wife, Mary, owns a local meal prep business called Angerer Eats located in Bettendorf, Iowa. People around the Quad Cities can order fully prepped and oven-ready meals for their families. “She does a lot of good things in the community. She helps out a lot of people.