Southern cross-country corridor
I-10 weather across the southern United States
I-10 spans deserts, high terrain, severe-storm regions, the Gulf Coast, and northern Florida. Long drives need more than a destination forecast because weather systems can differ across several states.
Corridor coverage
Los Angeles, Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, Mobile, and Jacksonville
Forecast timing can differ by segment. Check current weather and official road information before committing to a long-distance departure.
Representative sections
Where weather can change along this highway
Weather risks
Conditions to compare before departure
- extreme desert heat
- blowing dust and crosswinds
- Texas severe thunderstorms
- Gulf Coast flooding and tropical rain
Spring favors severe storms in Texas. Summer brings dangerous desert heat and monsoon outflow, while tropical systems can affect the Gulf Coast into fall.
Official verification
Road and weather sources
Use these sources for closures, restrictions, chain requirements, incidents, and official warnings.
Current route forecasts on this corridor
DriveWindow combines researched corridor geography with time-sensitive forecasts from representative route points. Read the route weather methodology and data-source policy.