Holiday Travel and a Look Ahead

Dangerous Today

Today's blog is a last minute, up-to-date forecast for those of you traveling around the US over the next week. If you're traveling anywhere near the Mississippi River in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, or Arkansas, I urge great caution today (Wednesday, Dec. 22).

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Moderate Risk (red) with a chance to see Significant Severe weather, specifically Damaging Wind and Tornadoes. Here are the graphics for today.

Categorical Outlook

Image Credit: NWS SPC

Tornado Outlook

Image Credit: NWS SPC

Damaging Wind Outlook

Image Credit: NWS SPC

Hail Outlook

Image Credit: NWS SPC

Other Weather Today
Aside from the major Storm system shown above, there's also quite a bit of morning Fog hanging on out near New York City, causing quite a few delays for airlines.

There's also continued snow in the Western half of the U.S., mostly at higher elevations, but also across parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Here's a look.

Snowfall from Now to 12 AM, Dec. 24

Image Credit: WeatherBell

More Snow Chances that include Kansas City
Lastly, for those looking to do some travel back after Christmas but before the New Year, additional Snow is looking possible. Snow is a fickle type of precipitation though, so don't hold your breath if this changes drastically between now and Tuesday, but the trends have been decently consistent so far. Here's what this morning's model run looks like.

Total Snowfall from Now to 12AM, Dec 29

Image Credit: WeatherBell

If Traveling, Go Safely
In conclusion, if you're traveling in the Mississippi valley region today, PLEASE stay on top of the weather. There have already been a half-dozen or more Tornado Warnings, and several ongoing Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.

Travel later this week looks rainy for many states in the southern half of the U.S., and Snowy in the Mountains, parts of the Southwestern states up through the Midwest, and on into the North and Northeast.

Check the forecast, and check it often! Check it where you are, for the trip along your travel route, and at for what's in store at your destination.

Stay safe out there,

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Justin Gann - Founder
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