Summary:
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon in the Four Corners region and northern High Plains through the Upper Midwest. Stronger storms may produce heavy to excessive rainfall that will likely lead to scattered instances of flash and urban flooding. Meanwhile, the ongoing dangerous heat wave will peak across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. Impacted Lanes: I-70, I-25, I-40, I-90, I-29, I-94, I-35
Minnesota
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:15 AM CDT this morning
- Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
- Impacts: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Flood Watch remains in effect until 1 PM CDT Saturday afternoon
- Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
- Impacts: Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
Flood Warning remains in effect until 5 PM CDT this evening
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. Water is over roadways.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM CDT this afternoon
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing.
- Impacts: .Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways, specifically County Highways 4, 63, 135 and 161.
Louisiana
Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening
- Significant coastal flooding.
- Impacts: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CDT this evening
- Minor coastal flooding.
- Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
Arizona
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM MST this morning
- East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
- Impacts: Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
Additional Flash Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: South Dakota, and Iowa
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Iowa, South Dakota, and Texas
Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin
Additional Coastal Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Texas
Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Texas, and Mississippi
