Summary:
Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes are possible tonight over parts of the eastern Dakotas, eastern Nebraska, western Iowa, and Minnesota. Heavy rain will lead to a threat of isolated flash, urban, and small stream flooding across the Northern Plains.
Major Events:
Southwest Wildfires
- What: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph today
- Where: Colorado, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico
- Impacts: Truckers may run into road closures, low visibility due to smoke, and a high risk of rollovers
- Major Lanes of Concern: I-10, I-20, I-25, I-40, I-70
Major Flooding
- What: Additional rain and rapid snow melt causing continued flooding
- Where: North Dakota and Minnesota
- Impacts: State highways and road closures likely
- Major Lanes of Concern: I-29, I-94, US Highway 2
Idaho