Author name: K-RVing

A Gale Warning remained in effect along Lake Superior between Duluth and Bayfield until 7 p.m. CDT on October 12. With 7–10-foot waves forecast, RV travelers along the shore needed to adjust boating, kayaking, and other water activities.

The Shoal River at Crestview measured 10.21 feet at 12:15 p.m. CDT on October 12, above its 8-foot flood stage. Although the river was forecast to fall, the flood warning remained in effect through the afternoon of October 13, requiring separate checks of riverside lodging and low-lying roads.

A flood watch remained in effect for Sedona, Camp Verde, Oak Creek, and other parts of northern Arizona until 5 p.m. MST on Oct. 12. With more rain expected on already saturated ground, travelers should reassess creek crossings, low-water routes, and canyon activities.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through noon MDT on October 12 for the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, including Cooke City, where 10–18 inches of total snow is forecast. Travelers should recheck RV routes northeast of Yellowstone as winter weather controls and the Beartooth Highway’s seasonal closure schedule overlap.

A High Wind Warning remained in effect through midnight on October 11 for western and southwestern Utah, including Little Sahara. Although campgrounds are open, forecast gusts up to 60 mph warrant changes to RV travel and outdoor plans.

Rainfall of 3–4 inches is forecast for the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge, with a Flood Watch continuing through late October 11. Shenandoah campers should check the latest Skyline Drive closure notices and whether low-lying access roads are flooded.

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin on the evening of October 9 as a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. Although it weakened on October 10, Panhandle rivers were expected to continue rising through the weekend, and Gulf Islands areas including Fort Pickens remained closed until further notice.