Hammer down weather report 2026-08-05 16:00:59
đźš— **Road-Weather Update: Flooding and severe storms affecting travel in several states**
**New Jersey & southeastern Pennsylvania:** Flash flooding is causing road impacts near **I-295, I-195, the New Jersey Turnpike, Pennsylvania Turnpike, and I-78**. Heavy rain of **1–2 inches** has already produced multiple reports of road flooding, with additional showers possible into early evening. Warnings run through **5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT**. Avoid flooded underpasses, low-lying roads, and any water-covered pavement.
**Central South Carolina:** A severe thunderstorm near Columbia is moving northeast at **15 mph** with wind gusts up to **60 mph** through **4:45 PM EDT**. Drivers on **I-126, I-20, I-26, and I-77** near Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Irmo, and Forest Acres should watch for downed trees, power lines, and sudden hazardous crosswinds. Minor flooding is also possible in west-central Lexington County through **6 PM EDT**.
**Florida:** Heavy thunderstorms are causing roadway ponding and minor flooding:
– **Collier County:** Naples, Marco Island, Golden Gate Estates, and the Alligator Alley area through **5:45 PM EDT**; **2–3 inches** have fallen, with another **1–2 inches** possible.
– **Sumter County:** Wildwood, Lake Panasoffkee, Coleman, and Sumterville through **5 PM EDT**; **2–3 inches** have fallen.
– **Marion County:** Ocala, Santos, and Belleview through **6 PM EDT**; **1–2 inches** have fallen, with another **1–2 inches** possible.
**Kentucky & Ohio:** Minor flooding from thunderstorms may affect low-lying and poor-drainage roads in **Fleming County, Kentucky, near Tilton through 5 PM EDT**, and **Hocking County, Ohio, including Logan through 6:45 PM EDT**.
Never drive through flooded roads or around barricades—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, leave extra following distance, and watch for debris and standing water. Submit road-weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
