Bertram Traffic and Road Conditions

Traffic conditions are set to be impacted by heavy rain and thunderstorms affecting several regions across the U.S. including Eastern Texas, the Northeast, and the Southwest. Severe weather will cause delays, and those traveling on major routes should prepare for potential road closures and extended travel times. Expect severe thunderstorms in the Northern Rockies and increased rain in parts of the Midwest. Drive safe!

Starting Wednesday, expect significant rainfall from Tropical Depression Edouard as it moves across Eastern Texas. Commuters along the Interstate 10 and Interstate 20 should anticipate delays and possible road closures due to flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and low-lying regions. The rainfall will continue through Thursday, easing by early Friday morning.Monsoonal moisture will ramp up on Wednesday, bringing storms to the Southwest. Travelers on Interstate 40 and Interstate 17 should be ready for heavy rain on Thursday, with localized flooding expected in Phoenix, AZ, and surrounding areas. The rain persists into Friday morning, so exercise caution on these routes.Wednesday will bring heavy rain to the Lower Great Lakes and Northeast. This could lead to flooding on major routes like Interstate 90 and Interstate 95. Be prepared for possible flash floods, especially in urban centers and near water bodies.Expect severe thunderstorms with lightning, wind gusts, and hail in the Northern Rockies and Northern High Plains on Wednesday into Thursday. Travelers on Interstate 80 and Interstate 90 should monitor local updates for potential tornado activity and severe weather alerts.Thursday will also see severe thunderstorms impacting the Upper Mississippi Valley. Roads such as Interstate 94 and Interstate 35 will face delays due to storms, with hazards including wind gusts and hail.Severe weather on Thursday will extend from the Ohio Valley through the Central Appalachians and into the Mid-Atlantic. Interstate 70 and Interstate 76 are likely to be affected, with the chance of severe thunderstorms bringing strong winds and heavy rain.Rain will begin in the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, impacting Interstate 5 and US Route 101. This will be accompanied by cooler weather, easing by Thursday morning.High temperatures are expected across the Middle Mississippi Valley, Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat Advisories are in place, so drivers should ensure their vehicles are prepared for high temperatures and stay hydrated during travel.