Hammer down weather report 2026-08-11 10:00:59
🚨 **Tornado Warning—northwest Illinois:** A tornado-capable storm is moving southeast at 55 mph near **I-88 between mile markers 4 and 16** in Rock Island and Whiteside counties, through **9:15 AM CDT**. Torrential rain may also cause flash flooding. **Do not travel through this area; seek sturdy shelter immediately and check the NWS for the latest information.**
**Upper Midwest:** Severe storms with **60–70 mph winds**, damaging hail, and possible flooding are affecting eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, and central North Dakota. Major travel concerns include **I-74, I-80, I-88, I-280, and I-180** around the Quad Cities, plus I-88 in northwest Illinois. Expect downed trees, debris, power lines, and sudden visibility drops. Avoid stopping beneath trees or driving into flooded roads.
**Ohio:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in southeast Ohio, including around **Glouster, McConnelsville, New Lexington, Woodsfield, and Caldwell**. Some areas have received **3–6 inches** of rain, with more possible; roads, underpasses, and low-lying areas may be flooded. Central Ohio severe storms near Columbus may bring **60 mph winds** and heavy rain, affecting **I-70 and I-71**. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect across parts of Ohio, southeast Indiana, and northern Kentucky until **2 PM EDT**.
**Pennsylvania & Maryland:** Minor flooding is forecast along the Youghiogheny River at **Connellsville, Pennsylvania**, through this evening. In western Maryland’s Garrett County, a Flood Watch continues through late tonight; isolated **2–4 inch** rainfall totals could flood low-water crossings.
Slow down, keep extra distance, avoid downed wires and standing water, and **turn around—don’t drown**. Submit weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
