Interstate 40 (I-40) Road Conditions

I-40 Road Conditions and Weather Map. Check the road conditions and current and forecast weather on I-40 on this page. Check conditions hour by hour with the time slider, switch between weather, temperature and wind views, and watch live radar for the route.

Updated Aug 30, 2:07 PM MDT · 6 states Clear to Thunderstorms
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I40 Weather Summary

Along I40, expect mostly warm to hot conditions with temperatures reaching above 99°F in several areas. Scattered thunderstorms with rain are likely in parts of New Mexico and Arizona, especially in the eastern regions. Winds will be notably strong in Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of Arkansas with gusts exceeding 20 mph, creating breezy travel conditions. Clear skies dominate sections of Tennessee and Arkansas, while North Carolina will see mostly cloudy to overcast skies with some chance of rain. No ice or severe weather warnings such as tornadoes are forecasted along the route during this period.

Current I-40 Conditions by State

North CarolinaThunderstorms
  • Mostly cloudy to overcast skies with a chance of rain early near Bayshore around 8 a.m.
  • Cloudy conditions persist through the day with no significant wind or temperature extremes.
Updated Aug 30, 4:07 PM EDT
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TennesseeClear
  • Clear skies expected in New Market and Boma with temperatures near 90°F.
  • Scattered thunderstorms with light rain possible near Turkey in the late morning to early afternoon.
  • Winds remain calm with gusts below 20 mph.
Updated Aug 30, 3:07 PM CDT
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ArkansasClear
  • Clear skies dominate Widener and Biscoe with temperatures in the mid-90s.
  • Winds gusting up to 15 mph in Menifee but generally below 20 mph.
Updated Aug 30, 3:07 PM CDT
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OklahomaClear
  • Warm and mostly clear conditions in Grayson and Mustang with temperatures in the low 90s.
  • Winds gusting up to 25 mph near Mustang and Indianapolis, creating breezy conditions.
  • Gusts over 20 mph expected near Texola and Indianpolis throughout the day.
Updated Aug 30, 3:07 PM CDT
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TexasHigh Wind
  • Hot temperatures near 96°F in Groom and Vega with clear skies.
  • Winds gusting between 20 and 30 mph in Groom, Vega, and surrounding areas, especially mid to late morning.
Updated Aug 30, 3:07 PM CDT
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New MexicoThunderstorms
  • Scattered thunderstorms with rain likely in Prewitt and Wingate throughout the morning and early afternoon.
  • Heavy rain and numerous thunderstorms expected near Prewitt and Wingate from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Winds gusting over 20 mph in Prewitt and Tucumcari, with gusts reaching 22 mph in Tucumcari later in the day.
  • Cloudy to overcast skies in Paraje and Sanders with scattered thunderstorms and rain chances.
  • Clear skies with hot temperatures above 105°F in Needles, CA, near the western end of I40.
  • Strong winds gusting up to 34 mph near Winona, AZ, especially late morning to early afternoon.
Updated Aug 30, 2:07 PM MDT
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