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Truckers face high-wind threat sweeping across northern Plains

Truckers in a large part of Montana will face dangerously high winds Tuesday and Wednesday, increasing the risk of rollovers.

Related: Rollover alleys: 5 Interstate stretches that pose greatest risk

The area is stuck between two systems — a low-pressure center to the north in Canada and a high-pressure center to the south in the Great Basin. The pressure difference between the systems is strong enough to produce extreme winds, especially in central and western portions of Big Sky Country.

The...

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High-wind threat developing for Northeast truckers

Tractor-trailer flipped on side of a road.

This weekend will get off to a shaky start for truckers in the Northeast as winds intensify.

The large pressure difference between a departing cold front and an approaching high-pressure system will force the air to flow violently at times, producing potentially dangerous winds beginning Friday afternoon.

Gusts of 50 to 60 mph will blow from northwest to southeast across major highways, including Interstate 95. This will make travel dicey in places such as Baltimore; Washington; Philadelphia; New...

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How can trucks reduce fuel consumption?

A common theme for driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from vehicles has been centered around a common narrative: switching to electric vehicles. Unfortunately, making this switch does not eliminate all emissions, as a majority of the leftover GHG emitted comes from the production of electricity to fuel the vehicle.

The investment in one of these vehicles can range up to $150,000 to $180,000, something that may be difficult for smaller owner-operators to afford.

Fortunately, there are...

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Weekend snowstorm cranking in out West (with forecast video)

Tractor-trailers and cars on a snowy Wyoming highway.

Truckers will have to chain up the next few days as heavy snowfall spread across several Western states. High winds will make driving even more dangerous in some areas.

Outlook

A strong cold front, plus abundant moisture flow from the Pacific, will track through the Washington and Oregon Cascades, the Wasatch Range in Utah, as well as the Rockies of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. Look for 12 to 24 inches of snowfall in many areas from Friday through the weekend. Going over mountain passes...

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Weekend truckers to face high winds, snowfall (with forecast video)

Tractor-trailer heading down highway with "Caution: High Winds" sign ahead.

Wicked winds

High winds will challenge drivers Friday in parts of Montana as a cold front sweeps across the Continental Divide.

Southwesterly gusts could reach 60 to 80 mph in places such as Helena, Great Falls and Cut Bank. These crosswinds will make deadheading — pulling an empty trailer —  very risky on Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 2 through this region.

Saturday the high wind threat shifts to the Dakotas. Gusts will hit 50 to 60 mph on I-90 and I-94 in Pierre, Rapid City, Bismarck and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/weekend-truckers-to-face-high-winds-snowfall-with-forecast-video

Major severe storm outbreak likely in Plains (with forecast video)

Tractor-trailer heading down highway with dark storm cloud across the sky.

A major severe thunderstorm outbreak could pummel parts of the Plains and Upper Midwest Friday and Friday night.

SONAR Critical Events and radar: Friday, July 17, 2020, 7 a.m. EDT; Severe thunderstorm risk areas for Friday, July 17

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC), part of the National Weather Service (NWS), has placed portions of North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota under an “Enhanced” or “Moderate” risk. This means numerous to widespread severe storms could develop, and they may last a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/major-severe-storm-outbreak-likely-in-plains-with-forecast-video