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 21, 5:08 AM CDT · 8 states Clear to Rain
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I40 Weather Summary

Along I40, expect mostly dry and warm conditions with clear to partly cloudy skies across the route. Temperatures will be notably hot in parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, with some areas experiencing heat indices over 100°F. Scattered chances of light rain and thunderstorms are possible in western North Carolina, but no severe weather or tornadoes are forecasted. Winds will generally be light to moderate, with no significant gusts over 20 mph along the route.

Current I-40 Conditions by State

North CarolinaThunderstorms
  • Western North Carolina around Glen Alpine and Waynesville has a chance of light rain and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon hours.
  • Eastern North Carolina near Bayshore and Turkey will see mostly clear skies with warm temperatures, reaching a heat index near 103°F by early afternoon.
  • Cloud cover varies from clear skies in Bayshore to overcast conditions in Glen Alpine in the morning, becoming partly cloudy later.
Updated Aug 21, 6:08 AM EDT
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TennesseeRain
  • Central Tennessee near New Market and Lyles will experience mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies with no precipitation expected.
  • Temperatures remain comfortable without extremes, and winds are light.
Updated Aug 21, 5:08 AM CDT
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ArkansasClear
  • Hot conditions prevail in Arkansas cities like Widener, Biscoe, Menifee, and Kibler, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s, feeling as hot as 102°F in Menifee and 103°F in Widener.
  • Skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy, especially in the afternoon.
Updated Aug 21, 5:08 AM CDT
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OklahomaRain
  • Oklahoma locations including Grayson, Mustang, Indianapolis, and Texola will see very warm to hot temperatures, reaching up to 97°F with heat indices near 101°F in Indianapolis and Mustang.
  • Winds remain below 20 mph, so no significant wind concerns.
  • Skies are mostly clear to partly cloudy throughout the day.
Updated Aug 21, 5:08 AM CDT
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TexasClear
  • In Texas towns like Groom, Vega, and Tucumcari, expect warm to hot weather with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s.
  • Clear skies dominate, especially in the afternoon, providing good visibility for travel.
Updated Aug 21, 5:08 AM CDT
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New MexicoClear
  • New Mexico cities such as Clines Corners, Armijo, Paraje, and Wingate will have mild to warm temperatures with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies.
  • Temperatures remain comfortable without extremes, and no precipitation is expected.
Updated Aug 21, 4:08 AM MDT
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ArizonaClear
  • Arizona locations including Sanders, Holbrook, Winona, and Ash Fork will experience warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s with mostly clear skies.
  • No significant weather or wind events are forecasted.
Updated Aug 21, 3:08 AM MST
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CaliforniaClear
  • In Needles, California, expect very hot conditions with temperatures reaching 102°F and a heat index near 103°F.
  • Skies will be mostly clear, providing good travel conditions despite the heat.
Updated Aug 21, 3:08 AM PDT
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