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U.S. Weather Update 7.11.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jul 11, 2024 8:34:38 AM


Summary:
Extremely dangerous heat continues in the Western U.S. the rest of the week with widespread Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories. Hazardous heat will expand in coverage over portions of the central and eastern U.S. late this weekend into next week, with the heat expected to persist longer over portions of the southeastern U.S. and the East Coast. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-80, I-69, I-40, I-87, I-89, I-95


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

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

Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EDT this morning

  • Small stream and creek flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. 

Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 AM EDT this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, roadways, 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.

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

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

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Illinois, Vermont, Indiana, New York, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Texas, and New Hampshire  

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: North Carolina, Arkansas, and Minnesota

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Mississippi 


 
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U.S. Weather Update 7.10.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jul 10, 2024 9:07:11 AM


Summary:
The remnants of Beryl will move through the Ohio Valley and Northeast Wednesday with heavy rainfall which may bring flooding and a few severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and tornadoes. A dangerous heat wave with record temperatures is expected to continue across much of the Western U.S. with hot temperatures for parts of North Carolina through southern New England. Impacted Lanes: I-10, I-90, I-35, I-80, I-70, I-74, I-69, I-65, I-57, I-94, I-196, I-75, I-76, I-77, I-71


Texas
Flood Warning remains in effect until 10:45 AM CDT this morning

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

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

  • Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

Flood Watch remains in effect until 5 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. Water over roadways.

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM EDT this afternoon

  • Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wet ground could cause trees to be more easily uprooted. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

California
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM PDT this morning

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

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Michigan, and Louisiana

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Michigan, and Minnesota

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: New Mexico, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Illinois

 


 
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U.S. Weather Update 7.9.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jul 9, 2024 9:28:06 AM


Summary:
Remnants of Beryl to bring heavy rain, flooding and potentially severe weather today from the Lower Arkansas River Valley, northeast into the Middle Mississippi Valley, Lower Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes; This system will track into the Northeast on Wednesday. Record heat to continue across large portions of the west coast, Gulf coast, Northeast and East Coast states. Impacted Lanes: I-40, I-44, I-70, I-69, I-74, I-72, I-55, I-57, I-65, I-75, I-275, I-94, I-96, I-95


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

  • Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
  • 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 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday evening

  • Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, roadways, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.

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

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

Flood Watch remains in effect until 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday morning

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

Louisiana
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 3 PM CDT this afternoon

  • Minor coastal flooding of up to 1 foot above ground level during high tide.
  • Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

New Jersey
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: Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Arkansas, and Texas

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Illinois, Florida, Minnesota, 

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: New Mexico, Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan 

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York  


 
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U.S. Weather Update 7.8.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jul 8, 2024 9:22:30 AM


Summary:
Beryl made landfall this morning and will bring multiple hazards across Texas today, then track northeastward the next few days. Life threatening coastal affects including rip currents are expected for the north-central Gulf Coast, in addition to excessive rainfall and a few tornadoes mainly along and east of the track of Beryl. Meanwhile, oppressive heat continues through this week for the west. Impacted Lanes: I-10, I-69, I-45, I-20, I-35, I-30, I-27, I-40, I-49


Texas
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 11 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 Advisory remains in effect until 8 AM CDT this morning

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

Flood Watch remains in effect until 8 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. Extensive street flooding is possible.

Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM CDT Tuesday afternoon

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

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 1 AM CDT Tuesday morning

  • East winds 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts expected. Most of the higher winds will occur across Deep East Texas as the remnants of tropical cyclone Beryl weaken.
  • 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. 

Flood Warning remains in effect until 2 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. Water over roadways. 

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

  • Significant coastal flooding.
  • Impacts: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.

Hurricane Warning remains in effect until further notice

  • Wind: 20-30 mph with gusts to 60 mph
  • Impacts: Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  • Storm Surge: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
  • Impacts: Flooding of low-lying roads and property.
  • Flooding Rain: Additional 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts. 
  • Impacts: Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches overflow. Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

Massachusetts 
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 12:15 PM EDT this afternoon

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

Additional Hurricane Warnings  include but are not limited to: Louisiana

Additional Flash Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: New Mexico, and Missouri

Additional Flood Warnings  include but are not limited to: South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois

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

Additional Coastal Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Louisiana

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

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana

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

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Rhode Island


 
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U.S. Weather Update 7.5.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jul 5, 2024 9:12:12 AM


Summary:
A heatwave is poised to bring record-breaking temperatures across the Western United States through the weekend. Triple digit high temperatures are expected as Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will spread into the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Heat index values up to 110 degrees will be possible. Impacted Lanes: I-40, I-44, I-35, I-64, I-69, I-65


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.

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.

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

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

Alabama
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 1 AM CDT Sunday morning

  • Minor coastal flooding expected.
  • Impacts: Flooding due to wave run-up of localized vulnerable areas along the Gulf facing beaches is possible. Some minor flooding of parking lots, normally dry beach areas and a few isolated roads could occur in normally flood prone areas.

New Mexico
Flood Watch remains in effect until 11:59 PM MDT this evening

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

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois, and Kansas

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Illinois, and Iowa

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

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


 
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U.S. Weather Update 7.3.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jul 3, 2024 8:01:30 AM


Summary:
Severe thunderstorms are expected Wednesday, particularly across parts of the Ozarks and Ohio Valley, and portions of the northern and central Plains. Excessive rainfall is forecast Wednesday in the Midwest which may bring areas of flash flooding. Excessive heat with potential records will continue to impact much of California away from the immediate coast into the weekend. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-39, I-80, I-74, I-70, I-55, I-72, I-57, I-44, I-35, I-40


Missouri 
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 8:30 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 11:30 AM CDT this morning

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

Florida
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 9:15 AM CDT this morning

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

California
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening

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

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

  • Visibility as low as one quarter mile in areas of dense fog.
  • Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Illinois

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

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Delaware


 
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U.S. Weather Update 7.2.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jul 2, 2024 8:55:09 AM


Summary:
Severe thunderstorms are expected mainly from Kansas into northern Missouri and into Iowa Tuesday. Damaging winds will be the most likely threat, with large hail possible. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is in effect. Hot conditions will continue across the Southern Plains Tuesday, spreading into the southeast and Mid-Atlantic by Independence Day. Impacted Lanes: I-75, I-16, I-95, I-80, I-90, I-29, I-35, I-94, I-41, I-43


Iowa
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 10:15 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.

Flood Warning remains in effect until 2:30 PM CDT this afternoon

  • Urban area and 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. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

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

  • Flash 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. Water over roads is possible. 

Georgia
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EDT this morning

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

California
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT Wednesday evening

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

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Missouri, and Illinois

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Arkansas, and Minnesota

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri,  and New Mexico


 
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U.S. Weather Update 7.1.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jul 1, 2024 8:52:56 AM


Summary:
Severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday across the northern and central Plains centered over Nebraska and South Dakota. Areas of damaging winds and sporadic hail will be possible. Another round of hot temperatures arrives Monday over the central and southern U.S. spreading into the Eastern U.S. by Independence Day. Excessive heat will begin to impact portions of California Tuesday. Impacted Lanes: I-40, I-95, I-80, I-29, I-70, I-35


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

  • Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
  • Impacts: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Nebraska
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. 

Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9:15 AM CDT this morning

  • Visibility less than 1/4 mile in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

South Carolina
Flood Watch remains in effect until 9 PM EDT this evening

  • Flash 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. 

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Kansas, and Colorado

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Georgia, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Minnesota, and Florida

Additional Dense Fog  Advisories include but are not limited to: Wyoming, and Oregon


 
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U.S. Weather Update 6.28.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jun 28, 2024 8:49:31 AM


Summary:
Severe thunderstorms may develop from parts of the central Plains into parts of the Middle and Upper Mississippi Valley Friday. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats, as well as a couple tornadoes possible. Heat will continue across the southern Plains for the remainder of the week, with several record tying/breaking highs possible. Impacted Lanes: I-35, I-90, I-94, I-39, I-80,  I-88, I-57, I-29, I-49


Louisiana
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 8:30 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 Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM CDT this morning

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

South Dakota
Flood Warning remains in effect until 10:15 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. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening

  • West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and Texas

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: North Dakota, and California


 
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U.S. Weather Update 6.27.24

Posted by Jarrett on Jun 27, 2024 8:50:11 AM


Summary:
Severe thunderstorms capable of very large hail and damaging wind gusts around 80 mph are forecast across portions of the central and northern Plains today into the nighttime hours; Furthermore, locally heavy rainfall may result in isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoon-like conditions persist for the Four Corners Region where additional flooding is possible through tonight. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-29, I-94, I-70, I-25, I-40, I-86, I-84, I-15, I-10, I-65


Florida
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.

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

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

Nebraska
Flood Warning remains in effect until 7 PM CDT Tuesday evening

  • Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
  • Impacts: At 33.0 feet, Portions of Highway 34 and Interstate 29 will be closed due to flooding.

Idaho
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening

  • Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Blowing dust is likely, especially near plowed fields. Blowing dust could cause reduced visibilities.

Colorado
Flood Watch remains in effect until 11:59 PM MDT this evening

  • Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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. Low-water crossings may become flooded. Water over roadways is expected. 

Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Alabama

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Utah, and New Mexico

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: California


 
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