Today’s RV Weather Road-Trip Forecast
Planning to travel this week? Here’s what could impact your route. This is a national travel-weather outlook for road travelers. Your route’s weather may vary from the general forecast — check your exact trip.
Planning to travel this week? Here’s what could impact your route.
- Dangerous heat expands from the Plains and Mississippi Valley into the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Southeast, and eventually the Northeast.
- Severe thunderstorms threaten the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest today, including an early-morning severe storm warning in South Dakota.
- Strong winds and fire-weather conditions can be expected across the Rockies, High Plains, and Southwest.
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Significant travel weather for the next 2-3 days.
— Central Washington Kittitas Valley: Wind Advisory this morning, with northwest winds 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 45 mph in wind-prone valley locations. I-82, I-90, US-97 impacted.
— Southern California Imperial County: Wind Advisory beginning early this evening through Tuesday morning, with southwest winds 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 55 mph. Larger vehicles may see difficult crosswinds. I-8 impacted.
— Northwest Montana East Glacier Park Region: Flood Watch continues through Tuesday morning, with flooding from rain and snowmelt still possible on the east side of Glacier National Park. Periods of heavy rainfall could produce flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying or flood-prone locations. US-2, US-89 potentially impacted.
— East-central Idaho and adjacent southwest Montana higher terrain near the Butte/Blackfoot Region: Winter Storm Warnings continue through late morning, with heavy wet snow above 6500 feet, 4 to 8 inches generally expected, except 8 to 16 inches across the Anaconda Pintler Mountains; snow levels may briefly lower enough for minor slushy accumulation at Homestake and Macdonald Pass, wind gusts up to 30 mph. I-15, I-90, US-12, US-93 impacted.
— Southwest Montana mountains: Winter Weather Advisory through midday today for the Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Ruby and Southern Beaverhead Mountains, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains, and Centennial Mountains, with 2 to 4 inches of additional wet snow and gusts as high as 35 mph. Wet snow may block forest roads and slow higher-terrain travel. I-15, I-90, US-191 impacted.
— South-central Montana Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains: Winter Weather Advisories continue through early evening, with wet snow and blowing snow on the Beartooth Highway, up to 4 inches of snow greatest above 9000 feet, and gusts as high as 60 mph. Travel on the Beartooth Highway will be impacted mainly above Vista Point. US-89, US-212 impacted.
— Eastern Idaho Snake River Plain and nearby desert areas: Wind Advisory today, with winds 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. High-profile vehicles may see difficult crosswinds, especially on open east-west routes. I-15, I-84, I-86, US-20, US-26, US-30, US-91, US-93 impacted.
— Southeast Wyoming wind-prone areas: High Wind Watches today, including I-80 near Arlington and the Summit, and I-25 near Bordeaux, with west winds 25 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 to 65 mph possible. I-25, I-80, US-26, US-30, US-287 potentially impacted.
— Much of eastern Wyoming, adjacent southwest South Dakota, and the southwestern Nebraska Panhandle: Red Flag Warnings today, with southwest winds 20 to 35 mph, and gusts up 50-55 mph. I-25, I-80, I-90, US-16, US-18, US-20, US-26, US-30, US-85, US-385 impacted.
— Eastern Utah, much of Colorado, parts of eastern Arizona, and northeast New Mexico: Red Flag Warnings through late this evening, with southwest winds 15 to 30 mph and gusts generally up to 40 mph, except locally up to 65 mph in southern Colorado. Rapid fire spread and strong crosswinds are the main travel concerns. I-25, I-40, I-70, US-6, US-24, US-34, US-40, US-50, US-56, US-60, US-64, US-84, US-85, US-87, US-160, US-163, US-180, US-191, US-285, US-491, US-550 impacted.
— Eastern Colorado: A few severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday. Large hail is the primary hazard. I-70, I-76, I-80, US-6, US-24, US-30, US-34, US-36, US-40, US-50, US-160, US-287, US-385, US-400 potentially impacted.
— Northern North Dakota: Flash flooding is possible today along and near the Canadian border, where wrap-around moisture may produce locally heavy rainfall after multiple days of rain. Low-lying roads and flood-prone areas may be affected. US-2, US-52, US-83, US-281 potentially impacted.
— Western South Dakota plains and foothills: Wind Advisory beginning late this morning through late evening, with southwest winds 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph. Blowing dust, reduced visibility, and sudden gusts may affect lightweight or high-profile vehicles. I-90, US-14, US-18, US-85, US-212 impacted.
— South-central South Dakota: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING early this morning, for severe thunderstorms moving northeast at 70 mph. These storms contain 70 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Considerable tree damage, hail damage to vehicles, and wind damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings are possible. I-90, US-83 impacted.
— Most of North Dakota, Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin, parts of South Dakota, northwestern Iowa, eastern Nebraska, and adjacent north-central Kansas: Severe thunderstorms are possible today, with large hail and severe winds the primary concerns although a couple of tornadoes are also possible. I-29, I-35, I-35E, I-35W, I-39, I-80, I-90, I-94 potentially impacted.
— Southern, central and eastern Minnesota, most of Wisconsin, southern and eastern South Dakota, most of Nebraska, northern Iowa, and western Kansas: Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, with severe wind and large hail the primary hazards.The greatest risk of severe weather will be across central and northern Wisconsin, where there is also a tornado threat. I-29, I-35, I-35E, I-35W, I-39, I-41, I-43, I-70, I-76, I-80, I-90, I-94 potentially impacted.
— Central and southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, central and eastern South Dakota, central and northern Iowa, much of Nebraska, and adjacent northwestern Kansas: Isolated strong to severe storms are possible Wednesday, with severe wind gusts and large hail the main concerns. I-29, I-35, I-35E, I-35W, I-39, I-41, I-43, I-70, I-76, I-80, I-90, I-94 potentially impacted.
— Northeast South Dakota: Dense Fog Advisory through late morning, with visibility of one quarter mile or less in dense fog; the same area also has heat index values up to 102 this afternoon. Low visibility may make driving hazardous early, followed by heat later in the day. I-29, US-12, US-14, US-81, US-83, US-212, US-281 impacted.
— Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, central Plains, mid-Mississippi Valley, mid-South, lower Mississippi Valley, Alabama, and the eastern Florida Panhandle/Big Bend region: Extreme Heat Warnings, Watches and Advisories continue or expand today throughout the week, with heat index values between 100 to 112 degrees F, and only limited overnight relief. Major highways impacted include I-10, I-20, I-22, I-24, I-29, I-35, I-35E, I-35W, I-39, I-40, I-41, I-43, I-44, I-49, I-55, I-57, I-64, I-65, I-69, I-70, I-74, I-80, I-88, I-90, I-94.
— New York Hudson Valley, southern Connecticut, Ohio Valley, central Appalachians, western Pennsylvania, southwest Virginia, West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and north-central North Carolina: Areas of patchy dense continues through late morning. I-64, I-68, I-70, I-71, I-74, I-77, I-79, I-80, I-81, US-19, US-23, US-29, US-50, US-52, US-60, US-119, US-421, US-460 impacted.
— Southern Ohio and adjacent northern Kentucky: Dense Fog Advisory through late morning, with visibility of one quarter mile or less in dense fog; the same area has heat index values up to 105 expected later in the day. Low visibility may make driving hazardous early. US-23, US-50, US-62, US-68 impacted.
— Western Michigan Upper Peninsula: Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today, with damaging wind and large hail the primary hazards. US-2, US-41, US-45, US-51, US-141 potentially impacted.
— Michigan Upper Peninsula into northern Michigan Lower Peninsula: Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, with all hazards possible. I-75, US-2, US-8, US-23, US-31, US-41, US-45, US-51, US-131, US-141 potentially impacted.
— Michigan Upper Peninsula and northern and central Michigan Lower Peninsula: Isolated strong to severe storms are possible Wednesday, with severe wind gusts and large hail the main concerns. I-75, US-2, US-8, US-10, US-23, US-31, US-41, US-45, US-51, US-131, US-141 potentially impacted.
— Much of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and much of Kentucky: Extreme Heat Warnings, Watches, and Advisories today through at least Thursday, with heat index values generally 103 to 109, degrees F, and highs in the 90s to near 100 in parts of Michigan. Overnight lows only falling into the low to mid 70s in some areas. Major highways impacted include I-65, I-69, I-75, I-80, I-90, I-94, I-96 impacted.
— Most of New York, Vermont, western Massachusetts, and north-central to northeast Pennsylvania: Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, with all hazards possible. I-81, I-84, I-86, I-87, I-88, I-89, I-90, I-91, I-93, I-99 potentially impacted.
— Central and eastern New York, northeast Pennsylvania, northern New Jersey, northwest Connecticut, much of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and southwestern Maine: Isolated strong to severe storms are possible Wednesday, with severe wind gusts and large hail the main concerns. I-78, I-80, I-81, I-84, I-86, I-87, I-88, I-89, I-90, I-91, I-93, I-95 potentially impacted.
— Central and eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Downstate New York and the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and Massachusetts, Rhode Island, southern New Hampshire, southern Maine: Extreme Heat Watches begin Wednesday and continue through Saturday, with heat index values generally 105 to 111 degrees F. Major highways impacted include I-70, I-76, I-78, I-80, I-81, I-83, I-84, I-87, I-90, I-91, I-93, I-95, I-99 potentially impacted.
— Most of Georgia, and central and northern Florida: Heat Advisories today, with heat index values generally 105 to 110 degrees F.
— Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 2: portions of the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and western Great Lakes: Heavy rain may create localized flooding and reduced visibility. Major highways potentially affected include I-29, I-35, I-90, I-94.
— Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4: eastern Minnesota through the Great Lakes and interior Northeast: Heat concerns may create challenging conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-55, I-65, I-71, I-75, I-76, I-79, I-80, I-81, I-84, I-87, I-90, I-91, I-94, I-95.
— Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5: broad areas from the central Plains and Texas through the Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Northeast: Heat concerns may create challenging conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-10, I-20, I-29, I-30, I-35, I-40, I-55, I-64, I-65, I-70, I-71, I-74, I-75, I-76, I-79, I-80, I-81, I-84, I-85, I-87, I-90, I-94, I-95.
— Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 4: small portions of southeastern Alabama, most of Florida, and southern Georgia: Heat concerns may create challenging conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-4, I-10, I-75, I-95.
— Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12: much of Oregon and California: Strong winds may develop, which could create hazardous crosswinds for high-profile vehicles. Major highways potentially affected include I-5, I-10, I-80, US-101, CA-1.
— Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10: much of the interior West and the Rockies, extending into the High Plains: Hazardous heat may develop, which could create challenging travel conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-8, I-10, I-15, I-20, I-25, I-40, I-70, I-76, I-80, I-84, I-90, I-94.
— Monday, July 6: from the central Plains and northeastern Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley and Tennessee Valley: Hazardous heat is likely, which may create challenging travel conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-20, I-29, I-30, I-35, I-40, I-55, I-64, I-70.
— Monday, July 6: parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic: Hazardous heat is likely, which may create challenging travel conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-20, I-40, I-64, I-70, I-74, I-76, I-85, I-87, I-95.
— Monday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 8: broad areas from the Plains into the Great Lakes, Mississippi Valley, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Northeast: Hazardous heat may develop, which could create challenging travel conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-4, I-10, I-20, I-29, I-35, I-40, I-55, I-64, I-65, I-70, I-71, I-74, I-75, I-76, I-79, I-80, I-81, I-84, I-85, I-87, I-90, I-94, I-95.
Confidence is average for the earlier part of the outlook, with generally good agreement on the large-scale pattern and strong confidence in the central and eastern heat signal. Confidence decreases to below average later in the outlook as the pattern becomes more complex, especially across the West, with greater uncertainty in how the western trough and downstream ridge evolve.
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