- Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hail, a tornado or two, and heavy rain across parts of the Upper Midwest, mainly later today, tonight and Saturday.
- Very hot temperatures will continue through today across the Desert Southwest, which could break daily high temperature records.
- Strong winds today for much of the northern and central Rockies.
From the RV Weather Field Office in Moran WY:
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. It would be exhausting.
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Weather Impacts Pacific Time Zone:
— Western OR, east of the coastal range; adjacent northwest CA: Extreme Heat Watch Sunday and Monday. High temperatures 90-105°F. I-5, I-84 impacted.
— Central CA coast south of Big Sur to north of Santa Barbara: Dense Fog Advisory this morning. US-101, CA-1 impacted.
— Southern CA Mojave Desert Slopes: Strong winds this afternoon and evening, and again Saturday afternoon and evening. Wind gusts 30-40 mph. US-395, CA-14, CA-58 impacted.
— Southeast CA Deserts: Extreme Heat Warning continues today. Major heat risk with high temperatures 107-115° F. I-8, I-10, I-40 impacted.
— Southwest CA except along the immediate coast: Heat Advisories today. High temperatures may reach 95-102° F.
— Southern CA coast from Big Sur to Santa Barbara: Dense Fog Advisories this morning. US-101, CA-1 impacted.
Weather Impacts Mountain Time Zone:
— Parts of northwest, central and south-central MT; northwest WY: Strong winds today through late this evening. Wind gusts to 45 mph. Some gusts in excess of 50 mph possible on I-90 near Livingston MT. I-15, I-90, US-2, US-12, US-14, US-16, US-26, US-87, US-89, US-212 impacted.
— Much of north-central and eastern MT: Strong winds Saturday. Wind gusts to 40 mph. I-94, US-2, US-12, US-87 impacted.
– Much of central and southern WY along and west of I-25: Red Flag (fire danger) Warnings today. Wind gusts to 40 mph. I-25, I-80, US-20, US-26, US-30, US-89, US-191, US-287 impacted.
– Southwest and eastern UT; western and central CO: Red Flag (fire danger) Warnings today and again on Saturday. Wind gusts to 40 mph. I-15, I-70, US-6, US-24, US-40, US-50, US-89, US-160, US-191, US-285, US-491, US-550 impacted.
— Portions of south-central and southeast CO: Heat Advisories are in effect tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures up to 107°F are expected. I-25, US-50, US-287 impacted.
— Central and eastern CO: Isolated severe thunderstorms possible Saturday. Wind gusts and hail are the primary hazards.
– Lower Elevations of the Grand Canyon: Extreme Heat Warning continues through Tuesday for elevations below 4000 feet. Daytime temperatures 102-116°F expected.
– Southern and western AZ: Extreme Heat Warnings continue today. High temperatures 107-112°F. I-8, I-10, I-19, I-40, US-60, US-70, US-93, US-95, US-191 impacted.
— Portions of central and southeast NM, including Albuquerque; far-southwest TX: Heat Advisories today and Saturday. High temperatures around 105° F.
Weather Impacts Central Time Zone:
— Eastern ND and SD; northeast NE; much of MN; northwest WI: Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible later today and tonight. Thunderstorms may contain scattered damaging wind gusts, large hail and a couple of tornadoes. I-29, I-35, I-90, I-94, US-2, US-8, US-10, US-12, US-14, US-52, US-53, US-81 potentially impacted.
— Portions of east-central and northwest WI; southern MN; southeast SD; much of IA; northwest IL; southern, central and eastern NE; much of KS; western MO; most of OK; northwest AR; northwest and north-central TX: Heat Advisories today. Heat index values 105° F in the north to 110° F in the south.
— Western ND and SD; south-central SD: Strong winds today. Wind gusts 30-35 mph. I-90, I-94, US-2, US-12, US-14, US-16, US-83, US-85 impacted.
ND; northwest and north-central SD; northwest MN: Strong winds Saturday. Wind gusts to 45 mph. I-29, I-94, US-2, US-12, US-52, US-83, US-85 impacted.
— Portions of western OK; south-central and east-central KS: Strong winds this afternoon. Wind gusts around 30 mph. I-35, I-135, I-40, I-70 impacted.
— Northeast IA; southwest, central and northeast WI: Isolated severe thunderstorms possible on Saturday. Heavy rainfall with 1-4 inches of rain possible across WI. I-39, I-43, I-90, I-94, US-19, US-45, US52, US-61 potentially impacted.
— East-central KS; northern MO: A few strong thunderstorms may develop on Sunday. I-35, I-70 potentially impacted.
Weather Impacts Eastern Time Zone:
— MI Upper Peninsula: Heavy rain showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. Rainfall amounts may exceed 1 inch. I-75, US-2, US-41, US-45 impacted.
— Generally pleasant weather across much of the Northeast, central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. today. Some showers possible this afternoon across the NY Adirondack and VT and NH Green and White Mountains. Some wildfire smoke will persist north of I-20.
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