Dangerous Heat in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Heavy Rainfall Across the Gulf Coast

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through Tuesday. This heat is expected to be exceptionally rare and produce numerous high temperature records. Showers and thunderstorms with the potential to produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding is expected across the Gulf Coast. Read More >

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This time of year, near the equinox's, the angle of the sun is almost directly aligned with east to west orientated roads after sunrise and before sunset. So, if heading east in the morning or west in the evening along east/west roads you can expect a significant glare. For the next week or so, you can expect on sunny days, glare and potential slowdowns from 730am-800am or so in the morning and from 700pm-740pm in the evening.

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Dangerous Heat in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Heavy Rainfall Across the Gulf Coast

Morning and Evening Sun Causing Slowdowns on East/West Roads