Driving today involves high risk due to widespread showers and thunderstorms, some potentially severe with heavy rain, plus strong, gusty winds much of the day and night. Conditions are especially hazardous during active storms and any severe cells that may develop.
- 01 Numerous showers and thunderstorms from early morning through at least 3am, with 100% chance of precipitation in both day and night periods
- 02 Forecast explicitly notes some storms could be severe and produce heavy rain, which can cause localized flooding, ponding on roads, and greatly reduced visibility
- 03 Strong south to southwest winds 13–24 mph with gusts up to 41 mph, which can affect vehicle control, especially for high‑profile vehicles and on open or elevated roadways
- 04 Heavy rain periods increase hydroplaning risk and braking distances, especially during higher‑speed travel
- 05 Thunderstorms continue well into the night, so hazardous conditions persist beyond typical commuting hours
- 06 Temperatures are well above freezing during rain, so icing is unlikely, but this does not offset the thunderstorm and wind hazards
If you must drive, aim for relatively lower‑risk windows when thunderstorm probabilities are somewhat lower and intensity may be reduced: - Morning: roughly 9:00am–11:00am, when the forecast shows only a chance of showers and thunderstorms (though storms are still possible and conditions can deteriorate quickly). - Evening: there are no clearly calm periods; the least‑bad slot is around 7:00pm–9:00pm, when probabilities dip slightly at times, but showers and thunderstorms remain likely, so be prepared for sudden heavy rain, lightning, and strong gusts.