Weather issues could delay play at John Deere Classic this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Severe weather is expected to impact the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, throughout the weekend. The first round began smoothly on Thursday, but a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms looms later that day. On Friday, thunderstorms and a heat index nearing 100 are forecasted, increasing to a 60 percent chance for severe storms on Saturday. Sunday may see further interruptions from thunderstorms during the afternoon. Players will face challenging conditions with high humidity and temperatures in the low 90s.
- •John Deere Classic is being held in Silvis, Illinois.
- •The first round started without disruption on Thursday morning.
- •Thunderstorms are predicted to arrive on Thursday afternoon.
- •High humidity will increase heat index well above 100 degrees.
- •Severe storms could lead to play suspensions on Saturday.
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 John Deere Classic weather forecast: Storms could impact play throughout weekend
"The PGA Tour could run into weather issues for a second straight week, with a strong chance of storms all weekend at the John Deere Classic.
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