Hammer down weather report 2026-08-10 14:00:58
🚨 **Tornado Warning — Western Maryland until 2:15 PM EDT:** Allegany and Garrett counties, including Lonaconing, Westernport, Bel Air and La Vale. A storm capable of producing a tornado is moving east at 35 mph. **Do not drive into its path—seek sturdy shelter immediately and check NWS for the latest information.**
**Severe storms affecting roads:**
– **West Virginia:** 60 mph winds, quarter-size hail and torrential rain near **I-79 between mile markers 23–50 and 62–89**, including Spencer, Glenville, Sutton, Grantsville and Gassaway, through 2:30 PM EDT. Downed trees, blocked roads and flash flooding are possible.
– **Western MD/Eastern WV:** 60 mph wind gusts may bring down trees and block roads around Cumberland, Frostburg, Keyser, Moorefield, Petersburg, Hancock and Berkeley Springs through 2:45 PM EDT.
– **Georgia/South Carolina:** 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail threaten **I-20 and I-520** near Augusta, Grovetown, Evans, North Augusta and Fort Gordon through 2:15 PM EDT. **I-26 (mile markers 121–160) and I-95 (94–118)** near Orangeburg and Manning also face 60 mph winds and hail through 2:15 PM EDT.
– **Arizona:** Flash-flood potential from heavy thunderstorms. Rain rates over 1 inch per hour—with isolated 2+ inch totals possible—could flood low-water crossings, washes and roadway dips around Tucson, Nogales, Sells, Ajo, Eloy, Sierra Vista, Benson, Douglas and Safford. Some watches extend into Tuesday night.
– **Eastern Kentucky:** A Flood Watch begins 5 PM EDT and continues through Wednesday morning for parts of east-central, northeast and southeast Kentucky, including Floyd, Johnson, Martin, Pike, Rowan and surrounding counties. Training downpours could flood low-lying roads, creeks and streams.
Slow down, avoid flooded roads, and be prepared for sudden tree debris and power outages. Submit road-weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
