gemini-3.8-flash Analysis · Jul 18, 2026
Unsafe
HIGH RISK
gemini-3.8-flash
85% confidence
Summary
Driving conditions are hazardous today due to multiple rounds of heavy thunderstorms, widespread smoke reducing visibility, and a high risk of flash flooding under an active Flood Watch.
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 in effect starting 10:00 AM EDT through late tonight due to potential flash flooding from 2-3 inches of rain per hour.
- 02 High probability of severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall (80-93% PoP) throughout midday, afternoon, and evening.
- 03 Persistent smoke/areas of smoke reducing visibility throughout the morning and afternoon.
- 04 Potential wind gusts up to 26 mph during thunderstorms.
Confidence
85%
Recommendation
If driving is necessary, the relatively safer morning window is 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM EDT before heavy rain and flooding risks ramp up, and the relatively safer evening window is 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM midnight EDT as precipitation chances decline, though water on roadways may persist. Avoid driving between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM.