Morgan Strackbein
Meteorologist at WQAD-TV (Moline, IL)
Meteorologist @WQAD • Ball State Alum 🌩☀️ Indiana native •
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3 weeks ago |
wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein
MOLINE, Ill — The National Weather Service has lost more than 600 staff members across its 122 offices nationwide, and experts say the staffing shortage is starting to impact the accuracy of weather forecasts. “Normal staffing at Davenport is 24, and I believe right now they’re down to 14,” said Ray Wolf, who retired from the Quad Cities National Weather Service office in 2022 after 31 years as the science and operations officer.
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1 month ago |
wqad.com | Morgan Strackbein
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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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