Summary:
Widespread snow, with periods of heavy snowfall, and gusty winds will create difficult to impossible travel across New Mexico and eastern Colorado through overnight Friday. The same system will bring heavy rain, severe weather, and windy conditions across the Southern Plains. Locally critical wildfire conditions exist across southern California and the Mid-Atlantic into New England. Impacted Lanes: I-40, I-26, I-5, I-80, I-70, I-76, I-25, I-20, I-27, I-44, I-35, I-69, I-45, I-10, I-16, I-95, I-77, I-85
Oklahoma
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:30 AM CST this morning
- Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
- Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Flood Warning remains in effect until 8 AM CST Saturday morning
- Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10:45 AM CST this morning
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
Flood Watch remains in effect until 9 PM CST this evening
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
- Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Water over roadways.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST this evening
- Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Final snowfall totals by Friday night may exceed two feet of snow in some locations.
- Impacts: Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
New Mexico
Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 11 PM MST this evening
- Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet for the Johnson and Barlett Mesas, between 6 and 12 inches for northern Union County, and between 2 and 6 inches for southern Union County. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Major travel delays are possible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 11 AM MST this morning
- Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, except up to four inches over the Sandia and Manzano Mountains.
- Impacts: Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of Interstate 40. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM MST this morning
- Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, mainly over the higher elevations.
- Impacts: Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of Interstate 40. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM MST this morning
- Visibility between one-quarter and one-half mile in freezing fog.
- Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Roads may be slick due to a thin layer of ice from the freezing fog.
Louisiana
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM CST Sunday morning
- Minor coastal flooding up to 1 foot above normally dry ground.
- Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
North Carolina
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EST this morning
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Maine
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EST Saturday morning
- Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Additional Flash Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Texas
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: South Carolina, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, and Arkansas
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Texas
Additional Costal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Texas, and Mississippi
Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Texas
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Colorado, and Texas
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Wyoming, Colorado, and Texas
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia
