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U.S. Weather Update 5.15.24

Posted by Jarrett on May 15, 2024 9:12:12 AM


Summary:
Scattered severe thunderstorms will continue over parts of the north-central Florida Peninsula and develop in the southern Great Plains. New daily record high temperatures are expected for portions of South Florida and southern Texas the next couple of days. Flash flooding is expected in Hawaii. On Thursday, rain may cause additional flooding across east Texas and Louisiana. Impacted Lanes: I-37, I-65, I-69, I-70, I-74, I-64, I-75, I-40, I-85, I-77, I-26, I-66, I-95


Kentucky
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 AM EDT this morning

  • Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
  • Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10:15 AM EDT this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

Flood Warning remains in effect until 1 PM CDT Friday afternoon

  • Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Water is over roadways. 

Virginia
Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice

  • Minor flooding is occurring.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Water is over roadways. 

Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM EDT this morning

  • Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  • Impacts: Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property will experience shallow flooding.

South Carolina
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EDT this morning

  • Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Visibility may change suddenly and over short distances.

California
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM PDT this evening

  • West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Indiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, and Arkansas

Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Maryland

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Texas, and North Carolina

 

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U.S. Weather Update 5.14.24

Posted by Jarrett on May 14, 2024 9:03:55 AM


Summary:
Strong to severe thunderstorms will shift east on Tuesday, with damaging winds the most likely hazard, over parts of northern Florida and southern Georgia. Heavy to excessive rainfall will also be possible Tuesday over northern Florida. Impacted Lanes: I-20, I-30, I-35, I-10, I-65, I-40


Texas
Flood Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CDT Thursday morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Water over roadways. 

Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM CDT this morning

  • Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

Georgia
Flood Watch remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Water may be over roadways. 

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 12:15 PM EDT this afternoon

  • Southeast winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Kentucky
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10:30 AM CDT this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. 

Maryland

Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon

  • Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
  • Impacts: Flooding may occur in parking lots and on tidal roadways. 

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi 

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Illinois, Tennessee, Nevada, Montana, and Idaho

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Illinois, and Louisiana

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Florida, and Alabama 

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana


 
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U.S. Weather Update 5.13.24

Posted by Jarrett on May 13, 2024 8:48:53 AM


Summary:
A wave of low pressure coinciding with a frontal boundary will focus more rainfall across the Gulf Coast states. Rainfall could be excessive with flash flooding, especially for areas that received heavy rainfall the past couple of week. Severe thunderstorms will also be possible where large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes may occur. The Intermountain West, unsettled weather expected. Impacted Lanes: I-20, I-35, I-45, I-10, I-40, I-44, I-70, I-80, I-29, I-30, I-69, I-55, I-59, I-65, I-85, I-575, I-285, I-985, I-75


Texas
Flood Warning remains in effect until 1 PM CDT Tuesday afternoon

  • Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 AM CDT Tuesday morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Water over roadways. 

Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM CDT this morning

  • Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Oklahoma
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM CDT this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. 

Maryland
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon

  • Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
  • Impacts: Water may beginning pooling on parking lots and tidal roadways. 

Washington
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening

  • Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, Tennessee, Missouri, and Idaho

 

 
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U.S. Weather Update 5.3.24

Posted by Jarrett on May 3, 2024 9:12:14 AM


Summary:
Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday. A Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall has been issued for portions of the Texas and Louisiana coast. A strong Pacific storm will impact the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin Friday through the weekend, bringing high elevation snow, lower elevation rain, and strong winds. Impacted Lanes: I-84, I-15, I-80, I-25, I-90, I-40, I-30, I-10, I-49


Texas
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:30 AM CDT this morning

  • Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
  • Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Flood Warning remains in effect until 12:15 PM CDT this afternoon

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas.

Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM CDT this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. 

Nevada
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 AM PDT Sunday morning

  • Snow Above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 3 to 6 inches around the Lake Tahoe Basin, 6 to 12 inches over higher Sierra passes, and up to 10 to 14 inches of snow across the Sierra Crest above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
  • Impacts: Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

High Wind Warning remains in effect until 11 PM PDT Saturday evening 

  • South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
  • Impacts: High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles particularly along east-west routes. Blowing dust will reduce visibility.

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 2 AM PDT Sunday morning

  • South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

Georgia
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EDT this morning

  • Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Louisiana

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Oklahoma

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Louisiana

Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Wyoming, Oregon, and California

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon, California, and Arizona

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Florida, and South Carolina


 
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U.S. Weather Update 5.2.24

Posted by Jarrett on May 2, 2024 9:21:27 AM


Summary:
Active weather for the center of the nation today. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding concerns over portions of the Central and Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley today into tonight. Meanwhile, cool and snowy in parts of the Northwest and Great Basin with above average and potentially record breaking temperatures for the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Impacted Lanes: I-84, I-5, I-15, I-94, I-29, I-90, I-35, I-39, I-80, I-70, I-40, I-44, I-45, I-20, I-49, I-69, I-10, I-95


Texas
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 AM CDT this morning

  • Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
  • Impacts: Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low lying areas.

 Flood Advisory remains in effect until 9:30 AM CDT this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

 Flood Warning remains in effect until 6 AM CDT Saturday  morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from rainfall. Water over roadways. 

 Flood Watch remains in effect until 3 PM CDT Friday afternoon

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Water over roadways. 

Montana
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening

  • Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The heavy wet snow may cause isolated power outages.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 12:15 PM MDT this afternoon

  • Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
  • Impacts: Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Alabama
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM CDT this morning

  • Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Idaho, Nevada, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Missouri, Nevada, and Oklahoma

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Louisiana

Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia


 
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U.S. Weather Update 5.1.24

Posted by Jarrett on May 1, 2024 8:45:54 AM


Summary:
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Wednesday from the Central Plains into western Texas. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) has been issued for parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. The main threats will be tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds. Additionally, heavy rain and flash flooding is likely across portions of the Midwest into the Central and Southern Plains. Impacted Lanes: I-5, I-90, I-94, I-80, I-70, I-40, I-35, I-49, I-10, I-55, I-59, I-65, I-75, I-81, I-77


Montana
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 12:15 PM MDT Thursday afternoon

  • Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 5 and 10 inches, with up to 18 inches over the higher terrain of Glacier National Park. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM MDT Thursday evening

  • Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches with highest amounts over the Big Belt and Snowy Mountain ranges. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
  • Impacts: Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult travel conditions.

Texas
Flood Warning remains in effect until 6 AM CDT Saturday morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Water over roadways. 

Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening

  • Minor coastal flooding.
  • Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 PM CDT Thursday evening

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

Ohio
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EDT this morning

  • Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

California
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 PM PDT this evening

  • North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Idaho, Nevada, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Oklahoma, and Louisiana

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana 


 
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U.S. Weather Update 4.30.24

Posted by Jarrett on Apr 30, 2024 9:05:33 AM


Summary:
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible across the Central Plains and Missouri Valley Tuesday afternoon and evening. The main threats will be damaging wind and large hail. A late-season low pressure system will bring widespread high-elevation snow and lower elevation rain across the Pacific Northwest toward the Northern Rockies through Tuesday. Impacted Lanes: I-5, I-84, I-90, I-94, I-70, I-80, I-29, I-65, I-20, I-75, I-40, I-77, I-71


Montana
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 12:15 PM MDT Thursday afternoon

  • Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  • Impacts: Slush and or snow covered roads could cause very difficult travel conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 12:15 PM MDT Thursday afternoon

  • Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches, with the greatest amounts near the Canadian border and the higher terrain of the Southern Rocky Mountain Front. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  • Impacts: Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult travel conditions.

Wyoming
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening

  • West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
  • Impacts: Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

Texas 
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening

  • Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM CDT this morning

  • Minor coastal flooding.
  • Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Flood Warning remains in effect until 1 AM CDT Wednesday morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Water over roadways. 

California
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 3 PM PDT Wednesday afternoon

  • Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, and Oregon

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Nevada, Idaho, Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Alabama

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Idaho, and South Dakota

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee


 
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U.S. Weather Update 4.29.24

Posted by Jarrett on Apr 29, 2024 9:03:21 AM


Summary:
More rounds of excessive rainfall and severe weather are expected to push east and southeast toward the Lower Mississippi Valley into Monday. A late-season storm will bring widespread high-elevation snow and lower elevation rain across the Pacific Northwest toward the northern Rockies with increasingly windy conditions to develop over the northern High Plains. Impacted Lanes: I-80, I-25, I-5, I-90, I-84, I-86, I-15, I-10, I-45, I-49, I-20, I-55, I-70


Louisiana
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:45 AM CDT this morning

  • Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
  • Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening

  • Minor coastal flooding expected.
  • Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Flood Watch remains in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Water may be over roadways.

Wyoming
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening

  • West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
  • Impacts: Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

Idaho
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11:59 PM MDT this evening

  • West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening

  • Snow expected Lemhi County above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches for most passes with up to 5 inches at the higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
  • Impacts: Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

Missouri
Flood Warning remains in effect until 2:15 PM CDT this afternoon

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Water will be over roadways. 

Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:15 AM CDT this morning

  • Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
  • Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9:30 AM CDT this morning

  • Visibility less than one mile in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10:15 AM CDT this morning

  • Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

Additional Flash Flood Warnings  include but are not limited to: Texas

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Illinois, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Illinois, Nevada, Oklahoma, and New Mexico

Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Texas

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Texas

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: California, Nevada, and Minnesota

Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Minnesota

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas 


 
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U.S. Weather Update 4.26.24

Posted by Jarrett on Apr 26, 2024 9:00:33 AM


Summary:
Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-5, I-84, I-80, I-15, I-76, I-70, I-94, I-29, I-35, I-72, I-44, I-75, I-40


Montana
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM MDT Saturday evening

  • Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches below 7000 feet with 4 to 10 inches above 7000 feet.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM MDT Saturday evening

  • Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch below 6500 feet with 2 to 6 inches above 6500 feet.
  • Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions.

California
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 3 AM PDT Saturday morning

  • Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
  • Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening

  • West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

Nebraska
Flood Warning remains in effect until 11:30 AM CDT this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Water over roadways. 

Oklahoma
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11:15 AM CDT this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

Louisiana
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM CDT Saturday afternoon

  • Minor coastal flooding expected with tides 1 to 2 feet of inundation along the immediate coast.
  • Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT Saturday evening

  • Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Wyoming

Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Texas, and Mississippi

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, and New Mexico

Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Maryland

Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: Texas, and New Mexico

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Arizona, and Texas


 
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U.S. Weather Update 4.25.24

Posted by Jarrett on Apr 25, 2024 9:11:37 AM


Summary:
Severe thunderstorms, excessive rainfall, critical fire weather are all in the outlook today and into this last weekend of April. Very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a couple strong tornadoes will all be possible across the central and southern Plains today. Flash flooding also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for Southern High Plains. Impacted Lanes: I-40, I-15, I-84, I-5, I-90, I-25, I-80, I-70, I-35


Montana
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM MDT Saturday evening

  • Heavy snow possible above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches below 6500 feet, with over 12 inches possible above 6500 feet.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM MDT Saturday evening

  • Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches, with up to 12 inches possible above pass level.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles.

New Mexico
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 1 AM CDT Friday morning

  • West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening

  • Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

Arkansas
Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 AM CDT Monday morning

  • Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Water over roadways. 

Flood Advisory remains in effect until 9:30 AM CDT this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. 

Virginia 
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 4 AM EDT Friday evening

  • Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  • Impacts: Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, and Oregon

Additional High Wind Warnings  include but are not limited to: Texas, and California

Additional WInd Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and California

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Idaho, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, and Oklahoma

 


 
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