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All-new morning update: Patchy fog and a PA win

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By Times online staff | Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |

Democratic presidential hopeful celebrates her victory over Barack Obama in the Penn. Primary on Tuesday night. (AP Photo)

Good morning, Quad-Cities. At 5:26 a.m., it’s 51 degrees under fair skies with 83 percent humidity. For you commuters out there, keep your heads up this morning: the National Weather Service is calling for patchy fog in the area before 7 a.m. The rest of the day is expected to be pleasant with a high near 75 degrees. Tonight, we can expect a low around 59 degrees with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

All you political junkies out there can take heart: this race is still on! Hillary Rodham Clinton ground out a gritty victory in the Pennsylvania primary Tuesday night, defeating Barack Obama and staving off elimination in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Her victory, while comfortable, sets up another critical test in two weeks in Indiana and North Carolina.

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Flooding rivers

The Mississippi River is expected to begin receding in the Quad-Cities today. The river currently is at 16.49 feet. Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Here’s a look at other area river levels …

• Mississippi River at LeClaire, Iowa: 10.65 feet / flood stage is 11.0 feet

• Wapsipinicon River at DeWitt, Iowa: 12.32 feet / flood stage is 11.0 feet

• Rock River at Moline: 12.91 feet / flood stage is 12.0 feet

• Iowa River at Columbus Junction, Iowa: 19.83 feet / flood stage is 19.0 feet

• Cedar River near Conesville, Iowa: 14.18 feet / flood stage is 13.0 feet

Road closures

Spring weather brings with it area road closures for the Quad-Cities. Currently, there are 24 projects affecting city and/or county roads in the region. Check the list before you head out this morning.