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 22, 5:06 AM CDT · 8 states Clear to Thunderstorms
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I40 Weather Summary

Along I40, expect mostly dry and warm conditions with some light rain possible in eastern North Carolina. Fog and mist may affect parts of North Carolina early on. Winds will generally be moderate, with gusts exceeding 20 mph mainly in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Clear skies dominate much of the route through the Southwest and parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Temperatures will be warm, with some locations in Arkansas and California reaching highs near or above 99°F.

Current I-40 Conditions by State

North CarolinaThunderstorms
  • Light rain likely in Bayshore and Turkey from early morning through mid-morning.
  • Foggy conditions in Glen Alpine and Waynesville during the morning hours.
  • Cloudy to overcast skies prevail across most of the state with no strong winds expected.
Updated Aug 22, 6:06 AM EDT
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TennesseeFog
  • Chance of thunderstorms with light rain in Turkey and nearby areas during late morning to early afternoon.
  • Mostly cloudy skies with no significant wind gusts.
Updated Aug 22, 5:06 AM CDT
Official 511
ArkansasClear
  • Clear skies dominate most areas including Widener, Biscoe, Menifee, and Kibler.
  • Temperatures rising to near 94°F in Menifee and 91°F in Widener with heat index values reaching 100°F in Menifee.
  • Winds gusting up to 12 mph, but no sustained winds over 20 mph.
Updated Aug 22, 5:06 AM CDT
Official 511
OklahomaThunderstorms
  • Clear to mostly clear skies in Mustang and Indianapolis with gusts reaching 23 mph in Indianapolis mid-morning.
  • Temperatures climbing to near 98°F in Indianapolis and 96°F in Mustang with heat index values near 97°F.
  • Moderate wind gusts up to 19 mph in Mustang but no sustained winds over 20 mph.
Updated Aug 22, 5:06 AM CDT
Official 511
TexasClear
  • Clear skies in Groom and Vega with temperatures reaching into the mid-90s and heat index near 99°F in Groom.
  • Winds remain below 20 mph with gusts up to 16 mph.
Updated Aug 22, 5:06 AM CDT
Official 511
New MexicoClear
  • Clear skies expected in Tucumcari, Clines Corners, Armijo, Prewitt, and Wingate.
  • Temperatures mostly in the 60s and 70s with no significant wind gusts or weather events.
Updated Aug 22, 4:06 AM MDT
Official 511
ArizonaClear
  • Clear skies dominate Holbrook, Winona, Sanders, and Ash Fork with no notable weather or strong winds.
  • Temperatures range from mid-60s to mid-80s.
Updated Aug 22, 3:06 AM MST
Official 511
CaliforniaClear
  • Clear skies in Needles with temperatures rising above 99°F, reaching 103°F with a heat index of 105°F by early afternoon.
  • Winds remain light with gusts up to 8 mph.
Updated Aug 22, 3:06 AM PDT
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