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U.S. Weather Update 3.17.23

Posted by Jarrett on Mar 17, 2023 9:02:48 AM


Summary:
A winter storm will produce heavy lake enhanced and lake effect snow across the Great Lakes region through the weekend causing hazardous travel and rapidly changing road conditions. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to continue overnight across parts of Texas, and into parts of southern Arkansas and Louisiana; and move into the central Gulf Coast Friday. Impacted Lanes: I-40, I-25, I-35, I-94


Texas
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM CDT this afternoon

  • South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel may difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT Saturday evening

  • Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts possible in the highest elevations.
  • Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. Difficult travel conditions are possible, especially in the highest terrain.

Wisconsin
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM CDT Saturday morning

  • Snow showers, becoming heavy at times tonight. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, with the highest amounts over northwest Vilas County. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph, and producing patchy blowing and drifting snow in open areas.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult, especially tonight.

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 AM CDT Saturday morning

  • Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, except 4 to 10 inches for northeast Douglas and northern Bayfield counties.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult, especially tonight.

Nevada
Flood Warning remains in effect until 5 PM PDT this afternoon

  • Flooding caused by excessive runoff below Echo Canyon Dam.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

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

Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: New Mexico, North Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan

Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: New Mexico and Michigan

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: California, Idaho and Maryland


 
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