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
