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 31, 1:06 PM MST · 8 states Clear to Thunderstorms
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I40 Weather Summary

Along I40, expect mostly warm and dry conditions with clear to partly cloudy skies across most states. Temperatures will be notably hot in parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and California, with some areas experiencing heat indices over 100°F. Scattered thunderstorms with light rain chances are possible in parts of New Mexico and Arizona, especially in the afternoon and evening. Winds will be generally moderate, but gusts over 20 mph are expected in western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle, which may cause breezy conditions.

Current I-40 Conditions by State

North CarolinaClear
  • Mostly dry with partly cloudy skies in Bayshore, Turkey, and Sedgefield throughout the day.
  • Temperatures will feel hot, reaching up to 99°F in Turkey around noon.
  • Winds remain light and below 20 mph, so no significant wind concerns.
Updated Aug 31, 4:06 PM EDT
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TennesseeClear
  • Warm and dry conditions with partly cloudy skies in New Market, Boma, and Lyles.
  • Heat indices will reach up to 103°F in Lakeland and Menifee, so take precautions against heat.
  • Winds generally light, with no gusts exceeding 20 mph.
Updated Aug 31, 3:06 PM CDT
Official 511
ArkansasClear
  • Hot and dry with clear to partly cloudy skies in Widener, Biscoe, Menifee, Kibler, and Lakeland.
  • Temperatures will peak near 100°F with heat indices up to 104°F in several locations.
  • Winds mostly light, except in Menifee where gusts reach up to 14 mph.
Updated Aug 31, 3:06 PM CDT
Official 511
OklahomaClear
  • Warm and dry with mostly clear skies in Grayson, Mustang, Indianpolis, Texola, and Mustang.
  • Expect gusts over 20 mph in Mustang and Indianpolis, with gusts reaching 24-25 mph, causing breezy conditions.
  • Temperatures will feel very hot, with heat indices near 105°F in Mustang and Indianpolis.
Updated Aug 31, 3:06 PM CDT
Official 511
TexasClear
  • Dry and warm with mostly clear skies in Groom, Vega, and surrounding areas.
  • Winds gusting over 20 mph in Groom and Vega, contributing to breezy conditions.
  • Temperatures will be hot but below 100°F.
Updated Aug 31, 3:06 PM CDT
Official 511
New MexicoThunderstorms
  • Scattered thunderstorms with light rain chances in Clines Corners, Paraje, Prewitt, and Wingate, especially from late morning into afternoon.
  • Cloudy to overcast skies with thunderstorms likely in Prewitt and Wingate.
  • Winds gusting up to 27 mph in Ash Fork and Needles, causing breezy conditions.
  • Temperatures mostly in the 60s and 70s with no extreme heat.
Updated Aug 31, 2:06 PM MDT
Official 511
ArizonaThunderstorms
  • Chance of thunderstorms with light rain in Sanders, Holbrook, Winona, and Ash Fork, mainly in the afternoon.
  • Cloudy to overcast skies with thunderstorms likely in Ash Fork and Sanders.
  • Winds gusting up to 27 mph in Ash Fork, contributing to breezy conditions.
  • Temperatures mild, mostly in the 60s and 70s.
Updated Aug 31, 1:06 PM MST
Official 511
CaliforniaPartly Cloudy
  • Hot and dry with clear skies in Needles.
  • Temperatures reaching 99°F with heat indices up to 106°F, so stay hydrated.
  • Winds gusting up to 27 mph, causing breezy conditions.
Updated Aug 31, 1:06 PM PDT
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