Summary:
As the strong cold front continue to move east, severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic and across southern/coastal Texas Scattered flash flooding is expected in southeast Texas to the Mid-South through Friday. A Pacific Front will bring heavy coastal rain and high elevation snow to the Pacific Northwest and northern California. Impacted Lanes: I-94, I-10, I-35, I-37, I-45, I-49, I-20, I-55, I-40, I-22, I-69, I-269, I-840, I-65, I-24, I-75, US-2, US-52, US-281
California
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM PDT this evening
- South winds 15 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 may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Texas
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 AM CDT this morning
- Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
- Impacts: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM CDT this morning
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM CDT this morning
- Minor coastal flooding.
- Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 PM CDT Friday evening
- Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
- Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, roadways, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Maine
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM EDT this morning
- Mixed precipitation. Little additional sleet accumulation. Up to one tenth of an inch of additional ice accumulation.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Wyoming
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening
- West to southwest winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH.
- Impacts: Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee
Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Nevada, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee
Additional Flash Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Arkansas
