Morgan Strackbein
Meteorologist at WQAD-TV (Moline, IL)
Meteorologist @WQAD • Ball State Alum 🌩☀️ Indiana native •
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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