Summary: A strong Spring storm system will bring widespread hazardous weather Tuesday through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected to impact the southern and central Plains, lower Mississippi Valley, and Southeast late Tuesday through Wednesday, and Mid Atlantic Thursday.
California
Wind Advisory
- Wing Advisory remains in effect until 3 AM Wednesday
- Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
- Impact: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wyoming
Winter Weather Advisory / High Wind Warning
- Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to noon MDT Wednesday
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches across the lower elevations, with 3 to 7 inches likely across the higher elevations and north to northwest facing slopes
- Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility
- High Wind Warning in effect from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening
- Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected
- Impacts: Mainly to transportation especially on west-to-east orientated roadways. Elevated to extreme blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers
Utah
Winter Weather Advisory / Wind Advisory
- Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 AM MDT Wednesday
- Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, locally higher
- Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
- Impacts: Winter driving conditions are possible on all mountain
routes
Colorado
Winter Weather Advisory
- Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening
- Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches
- Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
- Impacts: Roads will likely become slick and hazardous, especially
through mountain passes. Use caution when traveling
Arizona
Winter Weather Advisory
- Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with inches
- Locally higher amounts at the mountain peaks
- Winds gusting as high as 40 mph
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with inches
New Mexico
Blowing Dust Advisory Advisory / Wind Advisory / High Wind Warning
- Blowing Dust Advisory / Wind Advisory in effect until 10 AM to 9 PM MDT this evening
- West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
- Impacts: Winds will lead to hazardous travel conditions with strong cross winds making vehicles more difficult to control. Small loose objects may be blown around. Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected
- High Wind Warning in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening
- Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
- Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility from blowing dust
Kansas
Wind Advisory
- Wind Advisory now in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT this evening
- South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. Travel will be difficult especially if operating a high profile vehicle
Oklahoma
Wind Advisory
- Wind Advisory now in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening
- South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result
Texas
High Wind Warning / Blowing Dust Advisory
- High Wind Warning / Blowing Dust Advisory in effect from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening
- West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
- Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected
- Impacts: Winds will lead to hazardous travel conditions with strong cross winds making vehicles more difficult to control
Additional Wind Advisories include but not limited to: North Dakota, South Dakota, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois
Additional Flood Advisories include but not limited to: North Dakota, Minnesota, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin
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Flood Advisories effective until further notice
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Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast
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