What specific areas will be affected by clouds and storms ruining the sight?

The highly anticipated total solar eclipse in North America is just three days away, set to pass over parts of a dozen U.S. states on April 8. Scientists are preparing to study the unique effects of the eclipse on Earth and its atmosphere. Different locations have varying chances of clear skies for viewing, with northern New England and southern Missouri to central Indiana offering the best odds. There are concerns of clouds and stormy weather in Texas and around the Great Lakes. The eclipse will begin in Texas at 1:27 p.m. CDT and end in Maine at 3:35 p.m. EDT, with the exact timing varying by location. Amateur calculations suggest a narrower path of totality than previously believed, but NASA’s predictions remain unchanged. Following the eclipse, skywatchers can look forward to other celestial events in April, including the “devil comet,” Lyrid meteor shower, and the full pink moon. It is safe to drive during an eclipse as long as drivers remain focused on the road and do not wear eclipse glasses while driving. Animals are likely to react to the eclipse by assuming it is nighttime, with behaviors such as birds hurrying to roost and owls hooting. Inmates at a New York prison who sued over a planned lockdown during the eclipse have reached an agreement with corrections officials to allow them to view the celestial event.

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