Summary:
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from much of the Mississippi Valley into the Ozark Plateau and southern Plains Monday while heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to parts of the southern Plains and Ozarks. Areas of heavy rain and strong winds are ongoing in the Pacific Northwest. Later this week, a heat wave will impact the southwest U.S. and California Central Valley. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-5, I-82, I-84, I-15, I-80, I-70, I-35, I-40, I-30, I-20, I-94, I-39
Montana
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 12:15 PM MDT Wednesday afternoon
- West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
- Impacts: High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening
- .West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Wind gusts greater than 45 mph are expected in the higher terrain and along the Divide.
- Impacts: Gusty winds will 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.
Minnesota
Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 AM CDT this morning
- 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. Water over roadways.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 1:30 PM CDT this afternoon
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. River or stream flows are elevated. Water may be over some roadways.
North Dakota
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM CDT this morning
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Washington
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening
- West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds will 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.
Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 AM PDT Wednesday morning
- 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. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Water over roadways is possible.
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Idaho, Oregon, California, and Nevada
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Wisconsin, Idaho, and Oklahoma
Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Idaho
