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Three things to know about weather for RVers and travelers Saturday 13 May



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From the RV Weather Summer Office in Moose Wyoming:

These are the most significant weather impacts to RV travel over the next two to three days. I do not list every area of rain, showers, or breezy winds. Please check out the animations and graphics for a good depiction of the weather along your route.

Pacific:

— Western WA and western OR: Heat Advisories today and Sunday. High temperatures in the mid-80’s to mid-90’s.

— Central CA San Joaquin Valley: Heady Advisory today through Monday. High temperatures in the mid to upper 90’s.

Mountain:

Much of southern ID: Wind Advisories this evening through midday Sunday. Gusts to 50 mph. I-15, I-84 impacted.

— Portions of southeast ID: Flood Advisories due to snowmelt. I-15 potentially impacted.

South-central and southwest WY along the I-80 corridor. Strong winds this evening through mid-morning Sunday. Gusts 35-50 mph. I-80 impacted.

North-central UT north of Salt Lake City: High Wind Watch this evening through Sunday morning. Gusts to 65 mph. I-15 impacted.

Southeast CO and northeast NM: Slight risk of flash flooding Sunday and Sunday night. 1-2 inches rain possible in heavy showers and thunderstorms. I-25 potentially impacted.

Central NM including Albuquerque: High Wind Warnings and Advisories continue through late this morning. Wind gusts 55-60 mph. I-25, I-40 impacted.

Central:

Portions of southwest and south-central MN: Flood Watches through Sunday morning. 1-2 inches additional rainfall probable. I-35, I-90 potentially impacted.

North-central and eastern IA; northwest IL: Thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail possible today. I-35, I-55, I-74, I-80 potentially impacted.

Southeast and coastal TX: Scattered severe thunderstorms today. Damaging wind, hail, and an isolated tornado are all possible. I-10, I-37, I-45, I-69 potentially impacted.

Central and south-central OK; much of central and southern TX: FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS; Flood Advisories and Watches through this evening. Additional rainfall of 1/2 inch over OK and northern TX to 3 inches or more over southern TX. I-10, I-20, I-35, I-37, I-40, I-44, I-69 potentially impacted.

Much of central and southern IL; west-central and southwest IN; western and central KY; much of TN: A few strong to locally severe thunderstorms on Sunday. Damaging winds and marginally large hail are the primary risks. I-24, I-40, I-55, I-57, I-64, I-65, I-69, I-70, I-74, I-75, I-81 potentially impacted.

— Portion of northwest MS: Flash Flood Watch through mid-June for potential failure of Arkabutla Dam on the Coldwater River. I-55 potentially impacted.

Eastern:

Much of central and southern IL; west-central and southwest IN; western and central KY; much of TN: A few strong to locally severe thunderstorms on Sunday. Damaging winds and marginally large hail are the primary risks. I-24, I-40, I-55, I-57, I-64, I-65, I-69, I-70, I-74, I-75, I-81 potentially impacted.

— Central and northern GA; adjacent SC: A few strong or severe thunderstorms possible Monday. I-16, I-20, I-75, I-85, I-95 potentially impacted.


Click here for the extended outlook (updates every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evening).



Click on image for interactive version. You can zoom, refresh, and add layers such as Interstate highways or terrain. This works best on a laptop.
Flash Flood Risk today and tonight 13 May
Total rainfall amounts through Sunday night 14 May

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Current Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watches from the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center


Tornado safety information for RVers (what to do!):


Access to real-time road information:

Phone numbers and websites for road conditions in all 50 states. Courtesy of the Cheyenne WY Weather Forecast Office


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