Three things to know about weather for RVers and travelers Sunday 14 May


  • Flooding rains start to ease over Texas and Minnesota, although coastal Texas may see 1-2 inches more rain.
  • Severe thunderstorm activity decreases today and is only marginal Monday and Tuesday.
  • Summer-like temperatures over western Oregon and Washington today.

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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 through this evening. High temperatures in the mid-80’s to mid-90’s.

— Central CA Monterey Peninsula: Dense Fog Advisory through mid-morning near the coast. US-101, CA-1 impacted.

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

Mountain:

— Much of southern ID: Wind Advisories today. Gusts to 45 mph. I-15, I-84 impacted.

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

North-central UT north of Salt Lake City: High Wind Warning continues through midday today. Gusts to 65 mph. I-15 impacted.

Central:

Portions of southwest and south-central MN; adjacent northwest IA: FLOOD WARNINGS and Flood Watches through this afternoon. An additional 1-2 inches of rainfall is possible on top of the 2-5 inches of rain that have already fallen. I-35, I-90 potentially impacted.

— Much of central and southwest OK: Flood Advisories and Flood Watches through this evening. While additional rainfall is expected to be 1/2 inch or less, there is still excess water running into creeks and streams. I-35, I-40, I-44 potentially impacted.

Southeast and coastal TX: Flood Advisories and Flood Watches through this evening. An additional 1-2 inches of rain is possible by Monday afternoon, in addition to the 5-6 inches of rain that have already fallen. I-10, I-37, I-45, I-69 potentially impacted.

East-central MO; southern IL; northwest KY: Strong to severe thunderstorms today. Damaging winds and hail are the primary threat but a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. I-24, I-44, I-55, I-57, I-64, I-69, I-70 potentially impacted.

— Central TN; northern AL: A few strong or locally severe thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday. I-22, I-24, I-40, I-59, I-65 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:

— South-central PA; western MD; northwest VA: Dense Fog Advisories through mid-morning. I-66, I-70, I-76, I-81, I-99, PA Turnpike impacted.

— Eastern TN; northern GA; western NC; SC along and west of I-95: A few strong or locally severe thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday. I-20, I-26, I-40, I-75, I-77, I-81, 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 14 May
Total rainfall amounts through Tuesday night 16 May

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


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


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