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.

I40 Weather Summary

Along I40, expect mostly warm and humid conditions with scattered rain and thunderstorms in North Carolina. Winds will be gusty in some areas of North Carolina and Arizona. The Southwest states including New Mexico, Arizona, and California will experience very hot temperatures, with some locations exceeding 110°F. Skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy in the western states, while the eastern part of the route sees more cloud cover and rain chances.

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Current I-40 Conditions by State

North CarolinaThunderstorms
  • Rain chances persist through much of the day, especially near Bayshore and Turkey, with occasional thunderstorms likely around Turkey and Sedgefield.
  • Gusty winds over 20 mph expected near Bayshore and Turkey during the morning and early afternoon.
  • Cloudy to overcast skies dominate most of the day, with no clear skies reported.
Updated Aug 2, 4:08 PM EDT
Official 511
TennesseeThunderstorms
  • Scattered thunderstorms possible near Sedgefield and New Market in the morning, with rain chances continuing through the day.
  • Winds remain mostly below 20 mph, so no significant wind advisories.
  • Cloud cover varies from mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, with no clear skies reported.
Updated Aug 2, 3:08 PM CDT
Official 511
ArkansasClear
  • Dry conditions with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies expected throughout the day near Widener, Biscoe, and Menifee.
  • Winds generally below 20 mph, no strong gusts reported.
  • Temperatures remain warm but below 99°F.
Updated Aug 2, 3:08 PM CDT
Official 511
OklahomaClear
  • Mostly clear skies with no precipitation expected near Grayson, Mustang, and Texola.
  • Winds mostly below 20 mph, no notable gusts.
  • Temperatures in the low 90s, comfortable for travel.
Updated Aug 2, 3:08 PM CDT
Official 511
TexasClear
  • Clear skies dominate near Groom and Vega with no rain or storms expected.
  • Winds remain calm, no gusts over 20 mph.
  • Temperatures in the low 90s, no extreme heat.
Updated Aug 2, 3:08 PM CDT
Official 511
New MexicoClear
  • Clear to mostly clear skies expected near Tucumcari, Clines Corners, Armijo, Paraje, Prewitt, and Wingate.
  • Temperatures very hot, reaching mid-90s to over 100°F, with Needles, CA nearby reporting extreme heat over 110°F.
  • Winds mostly below 20 mph, except some gusts near Sanders and Winona reaching 20-22 mph.
Updated Aug 2, 2:08 PM MDT
Official 511
ArizonaThunderstorms
  • Very hot conditions with temperatures exceeding 110°F near Needles, CA, and high 90s in Holbrook and Ash Fork.
  • Gusty winds over 20 mph expected near Needles and Winona, with some thunderstorm chances near Winona.
  • Mostly clear skies with some areas of patchy clouds.
Updated Aug 2, 1:08 PM MST
Official 511
CaliforniaClear
  • Extreme heat near Needles with temperatures reaching up to 117°F; travelers should take precautions for heat exposure.
  • Winds gusting over 20 mph in Needles area.
  • Clear skies prevail.
Updated Aug 2, 1:08 PM PDT
Official 511
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