Summary:
In southeast Texas, the coastal Carolinas, and much of New Mexico today, showers and thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall which could lead to areas of flooding. Dry, gusty winds will contribute to scattered areas of elevated to critical fire weather today in the western U.S. Wildfire smoke is causing unhealthy air quality today in parts of the Pacific Northwest and central Plains. Impacted Lanes: I-37, I-69, I-10, I-45, I-49, I-20, I-77, I-485, I-95, I-40
Texas
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CDT this morning
- Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
- 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 Advisory remains in effect until 8:30 AM CDT this morning
- Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Water is over roadways.
Flood Warning remains in effect until 7:45 AM CDT Sunday 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 Watch remains in effect until 6 PM CDT this afternoon
- 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Water may be over roadways.
California
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 AM PDT Saturday morning
- Northwest winds 25 to 35 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. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina, Missouri, and Louisiana
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: South Carolina, Louisiana, and North Carolina
Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: New Mexico, Louisiana, South Carolina, and North Carolina
