gemini-3.7-flash Analysis · Jul 18, 2026
Unsafe
HIGH RISK
gemini-3.7-flash
90% confidence
Summary
Driving conditions are hazardous today due to a Flood Watch, widespread smoke reducing visibility, and multiple rounds of heavy showers and severe thunderstorms with high flash flood risk starting late morning.
Hourly Forecast
7 AM 15%
5 mph
8 AM 49%
5 mph
9 AM 59%
6 mph
10 AM 64%
7 mph
11 AM 87%
8 mph
12 PM 92%
9 mph
1 PM 92%
10 mph
2 PM 93%
12 mph
3 PM 93%
12 mph
4 PM 91%
12 mph
5 PM 90%
12 mph
6 PM 87%
10 mph
7 PM 84%
10 mph
8 PM 69%
10 mph
9 PM 66%
10 mph
10 PM 66%
9 mph
11 PM 55%
9 mph
Key Factors
- 01 Active Flood Watch starting at 10:00 AM EDT due to multiple rounds of heavy rain capable of producing 2 to 3 inches of rain in 1-2 hours
- 02 Very high probability of precipitation (87% to 93%) from 11:00 AM through the evening with severe thunderstorms possible
- 03 Smoke and areas of smoke reducing visibility throughout the day
- 04 Wind gusts up to 26 mph during daytime storms
Confidence
90%
Recommendation
Safer driving slots: Morning: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM (lowest precipitation chance at 15% before severe storms develop). Evening: 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM (lower precipitation chance at 55% compared to earlier intense storms, though caution is still advised for wet or flooded roads).