Hammer down weather report 2026-08-07 04:00:52
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
– **West Virginia:** Flooding is affecting central Jackson County, including **I-77 between mile markers 133 and 140** near Ripley and Evans. Two to 3.5 inches of rain has fallen, with slow or standing water possible through **9 AM EDT**. Never drive through flooded roads—turn around.
– **Texas Panhandle:** A severe thunderstorm near **Amarillo and Bushland** is moving southeast at 25 mph, capable of **60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail** through **3:30 AM CDT**. Slow down, watch for debris, and avoid stopping beneath trees or power lines.
– **Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and northwest Indiana:** Dense fog is reducing visibility to **one-quarter to one-half mile or less**. Advisories continue until **8 AM CDT in Illinois, 9 AM CDT in Iowa, and 10 AM CDT in southwest Iowa and eastern/southeast Nebraska**. Use low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and leave extra following distance.
Submit weather and road-condition reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
