Your RV Weather Road Trip Forecast for Thursday May 14, 2026

Planning to travel today or this week? Here’s what could impact your route – and what you should do.

Strong to high winds across Montana, Wyoming, and the northern Plains today. Hurricane-force wind gusts possible in parts of Montana.
Severe thunderstorms with hail and severe wind gusts expected today into tonight across Kansas into western Texas.
Severe storms with large to very large hail and severe wind gusts will be possible Friday afternoon and evening in parts of the central Plains and lower to mid Missouri Valley.

What this means for your trip

Delaying or adjusting departure times may be the safest option across Montana, Wyoming, and the northern Plains where strong winds create crosswind problems for RVs and trailers. Today is the windiest day. Conditions start to improve on Friday and winds decrease significantly by Saturday.
Severe storm corridors from the High Plains into the Midwest favor avoiding afternoon and evening travel windows where hail, damaging winds, or tornadoes are possible. Significant severe thunderstorms are possible this coming weekend into Monday.
Fog near southeast Georgia and northeast Florida may slow morning travel and reduce visibility on coastal and northeast Florida routes.

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Below is the significant travel weather for the next 2-3 days.

Extended forecast through May 27th provided, after the short-term forecast.

Weather Impacts Pacific:

— No significant weather impacts to RV Travel today or Friday.

Weather Impacts Mountain:

— Northwestern Montana above 5000 feet: Winter Weather Advisory through midday, with 2 to 5 inches of additional snow causing slick roads and slower travel. Wind gusts to 50 mph. US-2, US-89 impacted.

— Much of northern Montana, and south-central central Montana including Bozeman and Billings: High Wind Warnings and a Wind Advisory through Friday morning, with winds 35 to 50 mph and gusts 60-90 mph creating hazardous crosswinds for high-profile RVs and trailers; dry conditions will also support rapid fire spread where fuels are receptive. Strongest winds along and just east of the Rocky Mountain Front. I-15, I-90, I-94, US-2, US-12, US-87, US-89, US-191, US-212 impacted.

— Southeast Wyoming: High Wind Warnings through early evening, with winds 35 to 45 mph and gusts up to 65 mph, followed by continued strong-wind and fire-weather concerns through Friday evening; difficult travel for RVs and trailers is likely on exposed stretches. I-25, I-80, US-18, US-20, US-26, US-30, US-85, US-287 impacted.

— Parts of Colorado, and New Mexico: Red Flag Warnings through Friday evening, with gusts generally 35 to 40 mph and very dry air supporting rapid fire spread. I-10, I-25, I-76, US-24, US-34, US-50, US-54, US-70, US-82, US-85, US-87, US-160, US-191, US-285, US-287, US-380, US-385 impacted.

— Eastern New Mexico and eastern Colorado: Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into tonight, with wind gusts as the primary hazard. Isolated overnight storms may continue eastward. I-40, I-70, US-24, US-34, US-36, US-40, US-50, US-54, US-56, US-60, US-62, US-64, US-70, US-82, US-84, US-87, US-160, US-285, US-287, US-380, US-385, US-400, US-412 potentially impacted.

— Central and eastern Colorado into parts of southern Wyoming: Severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon and evening. The greatest risk of severe weather will be parts of eastern Colorado. I-25, I-70, I-76, I-80, US-6, US-24, US-30, US-34, US-36, US-40, US-50, US-85, US-160, US-285, US-287, US-385, US-400 potentially impacted.

Weather Impacts Central:

— North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota: High Wind Warning (northwest North Dakota) and Wind Advisories through Friday evening, with winds 25 to 40 mph and gusts up to 55 mph creating difficult travel and hazardous crosswinds for high-profile RVs and trailers. I-29, I-94, US-2, US-10, US-12, US-52, US-59, US-83, US-85, US-281 impacted.

— Northern Minnesota: South winds 15 to 20 mph, gusts 25 to 35 mph, and low humidity leading to near-critical fire-weather conditions. US-2, US-10, US-53, US-71, US-169 impacted.

— Dakotas, much of Nebraska, southwest Kansas, western Minnesota, northwest Iowa, western Oklahoma, and eastern Texas Panhandle: Red Flag Warnings through Friday evening, with gusts 30 to 55 mph and very dry conditions supporting rapid fire spread. I-29, I-40, I-76, I-80, I-90, I-94, US-2, US-6, US-10, US-12, US-14, US-18, US-20, US-26, US-30, US-50, US-54, US-56, US-59, US-60, US-64, US-71, US-77, US-81, US-83, US-85, US-183, US-212, US-281, US-283, US-287, US-385, US-400, US-412 impacted.

— Northwest South Dakota: Wind Advisory beginning late this morning through early evening, with winds 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph causing difficult travel for RVs and trailers on exposed routes. US-12, US-85, US-212 impacted.

— Kansas, northern, central and western Oklahoma, northwest Texas, much of Missouri, southern Nebraska, southern Iowa, much of western Illinois: Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into tonight, with hail and severe wind gusts expected; isolated overnight activity may reach parts of the lower Missouri and mid-Mississippi Valley. The greatest risk of severe weather will be over central and eastern Kansas. I-27, I-29, I-35, I-40, I-44, I-49, I-55, I-64, I-70, I-72, I-80 potentially impacted.

— Much of Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa, southwest Wisconsin, western Kentucky, central Oklahoma: Severe storms with large to very large hail and severe wind gusts are possible Friday afternoon and evening; coverage may increase into the evening, making late-day travel more difficult. The greatest risk of severe weather will be across northeast Kansas, northwest Missouri, southwest Iowa, and southeast Nebraska. I-24, I-29, I-35, I-39, I-40, I-44, I-49, I-55, I-57, I-64, I-69, I-70, I-72, I-74, I-80, I-88, I-90, I-94 potentially impacted.

— Much of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois, northern Missouri, west-central Oklahoma: Severe storms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage, and tornadoes are possible Saturday afternoon and evening; hailstones up to 3 inches and a strong tornado or two are possible, so RVers should avoid being on exposed roads during stronger storms. The greatest risk of severe weather will be across much of Kansas, central and southern Nebraska, central and southern Iowa, and northwest Missouri. I-29, I-35, I-39, I-40, I-41, I-43, I-49, I-55, I-57, I-70, I-72, I-74, I-76, I-80, I-88, I-90, I-94 potentially impacted.

Weather Impacts Eastern:

— Extreme southwest Indiana: Severe storms with hail and severe wind gusts are possible Friday afternoon and evening; late-day travel could become difficult where storms develop. I-64, I-69, US-60 potentially impacted.

— Much of Indiana, much of Ohio, central and northern eastern Kentucky, and parts of southern Michigan Lower Peninsula: Severe storms are possible Saturday afternoon and evening. I-57, I-64, I-65, I-69, I-70, I-71, I-74, I-75, I-77, I-80, I-90, I-94 potentially impacted.

— Southeast Georgia into northeast Florida: Locally dense fog this morning, with visibility around one mile near southeast Georgia, the I-95 corridor, and northeast Florida north and west of Jacksonville; slower travel and reduced visibility are likely. I-10, I-75, I-95, US-1, US-17, US-23, US-25, US-27, US-41, US-84, US-301 impacted.

Outlook through May 20th:

— Saturday, May 17: across parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest: Heavy rain may create localized flooding and reduced visibility. Major highways potentially affected include I-29, I-35, I-90, I-94.

— Saturday, May 17: across parts of the central Plains and Upper Midwest: Severe thunderstorms are possible. Major highways potentially affected include I-29, I-35, I-70, I-74, I-80, I-90.

— Saturday, May 17 through Monday, May 19: portions of southern Texas: Heat concerns may create challenging conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-35.

— Sunday, May 18: from Kansas and Oklahoma into the Ozarks and Lower Mississippi Valley: Severe thunderstorms are possible. Major highways potentially affected include I-20, I-29, I-30, I-35, I-40, I-70.

— Sunday, May 18: across parts of the central Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes: Severe thunderstorms are likely. Major highways potentially affected include I-29, I-35, I-40, I-55, I-70, I-74, I-80, I-90, I-94.

— Sunday, May 18 through Monday, May 19: portions of the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians: Heat concerns may create challenging conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-64, I-70, I-71, I-76, I-79, I-80, I-81, I-90.

— Monday, May 19: from eastern Texas into the Lower Mississippi Valley: Heavy rain may create localized flooding and reduced visibility. Major highways potentially affected include I-20, I-30, I-35, I-40, I-55.

— Monday, May 19: Much of North Dakota and northwest South Dakota: Frost or freeze concerns may create challenging conditions for early season RVers. Major highways potentially affected include I-94.

Extended Outlook May 21st through May 27th:

— Wednesday, May 21: portions of the Carolinas and Virginia: Heat concerns may develop, which could create challenging conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-20, I-40, I-64, I-74, I-85, I-87, I-95.

— Wednesday, May 21 through Thursday, May 22: portions of interior California Valleys: Heat concerns may develop, which could create challenging conditions. Major highways potentially affected include I-5, I-80, CA-99.

— Wednesday, May 21 through Friday, May 23: portions of western Oregon and northwestern California: Strong winds may develop, which could create hazardous crosswinds for high-profile vehicles. Major highways potentially affected include I-5, I-80, US-101, CA-1.

— Wednesday, May 21 through Monday, May 25: across parts of the Rockies, Great Basin, central Plains, and northern Plains: Strong winds may develop, which could create hazardous crosswinds for high-profile vehicles, especially over higher terrain including Homestake Pass, Bozeman Pass, Parleys Summit, and Emigrant Pass. Major highways potentially affected include I-10, I-15, I-20, I-25, I-40, I-70, I-76, I-80, I-84, I-90, I-94.

Forecast Confidence for the Extended Outlook:

Confidence is average through the earlier portion of the outlook, with generally good agreement in the larger-scale weather pattern. Confidence decreases later in the extended period because of a more complex transitional pattern and increasing uncertainty in how the western U.S. pattern evolves.

Looking for real-time road conditions? Here’s a link, courtesy of the Federal Highway Administration, to all the individual State 511 websites.

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