Eclipse on Tap

ALT Key Messages for the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse, updated April 5th. The image has a map of forecast cloud cover on Monday afternoon and descriptive text. The text reads, "The best chances for clear viewing are in northern New England and from southern Missouri to central Indiana. However, there is still uncertainty, so continue to check for forecast updates. Clouds may impede viewing from Texas into Arkansas, and possibly in Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania, and western New York. There will be a 20-30% chance of rain showers during totality in Texas, Oklahoma, southern Arkansas, Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania, and western New York. There will be a 60-90% chance of Thunderstorms Monday evening and Tuesday in the South-Central U.S. Severe weather and flash flooding will be possible, which could lead to hazardous travel after the eclipse."

ALT Key Messages for the April 8th total solar eclipse, updated April 4th. Best chances for clear viewing: Clear skies in the path of totality are most likely in northern New England and Upstate New York, and have become more likely from southern Missouri into central Indiana. However, there is still uncertainty. Where clouds may impede viewing: Cloud cover in the path of totality continues to look most likely from Texas through southern Arkansas, and is also possible for portions of Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania, and far western New York. Significant Weather Hazards: Rain showers are possible (20-30% chance) in and near the path of totality during the eclipse across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas as well as Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania, and western New York. Thunderstorms will become likely (60-80% chance) in the South-Central U.S. Monday evening and Tuesday. Severe weather and flash flooding are possible, which could lead to hazardous travel after the eclipse.