Summary:
A powerful winter storm will bring heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions from the mid-Missouri Valley, Midwest to the Great Lakes through Saturday. Behind this system, dangerous frigid temperatures are likely across the Rockies and Plains through this weekend. Severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast today, with strong winds, hail and a few tornadoes possible. Impacted Lanes: I-84, I-80, I-86, I-90, I-15, I-40, I-25, I-37, I-10, I-69, I-45, I-12, I-59, I-55, I-22, I-69, I-62, I-44, I-57, I-65, I-64, I-75, I-71, I-96, I-94, I-35, I-88, I-95, I-5
Iowa
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Saturday morning
- Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon and evening producing blowing and drifting snow in open areas.
- Impacts: Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with localized whiteouts possible. Sporadic power outages could occur. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.
Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 11:59 PM CST Saturday evening
- Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 1 inch Saturday. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions today and plan on dangerous road condition once blizzard conditions develop. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
New Jersey
Flood Warning remains in effect until 11:59 PM EST Sunday evening
- Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
- Impacts: Water is over roadways.
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 2 PM EST Saturday afternoon
- Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Impacts: Flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST Saturday evening
- One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Impacts: Widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 AM EST Saturday morning
- Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Kentucky
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening
- Wind gusts this morning will gradually increase in intensity, peaking this afternoon and early evening. Widespread gust over 50 mph expected, with sporadic gusts of 58 mph or more this afternoon and early evening. Gusts for much of the overnight hours will range from 40 to 50 mph.
- Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM EST Saturday morning
- Expect southeast to south winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph to develop this morning and continue into the afternoon, with isolated higher gusts possible. For this evening and tonight, southwest winds of 15 to 30 mph, with widespread gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Missouri
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 12:15 PM CST this afternoon
- Mixed precipitation. Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 PM CST this evening
- Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11:59 PM CST this evening
- Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 11:59 PM CST this evening
- South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
- Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Additional Blizzard Warnings include but are not limited to: Idaho, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and New York
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Wyoming, New Mexico, Ohio, Maine, Illinois, Maryland, Georgia, and Tennessee
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi, Indiana, Alabama, Florida, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Massachusetts, Georgia, South Carolina, New York, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana
Additional Coastal Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Maryland, Maine, Virginia, Massachusetts, and New York
Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: California, South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New York
