Hammer down weather report 2026-08-23 21:00:58

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

– **Arizona:** Dangerous dust storm in central Pima County through **6:45 PM MST**, including **Route 86 (mile markers 113–159)** and **Route 286 (mile markers 12–45)** near Sells, Three Points and Topawa. Blowing dust, winds over **50 mph**, and visibility below **1/4 mile** are possible. Do not drive into the dust; pull off the road safely if caught.

– **Montana:** Severe storms moving east at **55 mph** across the Glasgow, Opheim, Hinsdale, Tampico, St. Marie, Nashua and Fort Peck areas through **8 PM MDT**. Wind gusts of **70–80 mph**, quarter-size hail, torrential rain and possible flash flooding can quickly create hazardous roads and downed trees.

– **South Dakota:** Severe storm near Reva through **7:45 PM MDT** may bring **60 mph winds** and ping-pong-ball-size hail. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for northwest and west-central South Dakota—including the Buffalo, Belle Fourche, Faith, Lemmon, Sturgis and Union Center areas—until **8 PM MDT**.

– **Utah:** Severe storms affecting **I-15 (mile markers 388–398)** and **I-84 (mile markers 18–37)** near Plymouth and Howell through **7:30 PM MDT**. Expect wind gusts up to **60 mph** and quarter-size hail.

– **Ohio:** Severe storms near Chardon, Middlefield, Orwell and Burton through **9:15 PM EDT** may produce **60 mph winds** and hail. Heavy rain is also causing minor street and low-lying-area flooding in Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Euclid and Cleveland Heights through midnight. Near Cambridge, Wills Creek flooding may put water over **Wills Creek Valley Road** and affect Eighth Street; the Flood Warning continues until Monday morning. Never drive around barricades or through flooded roads.

– **Idaho:** A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until **10 PM MDT** for southeast Idaho, including Malad City, Montpelier, Preston, Soda Springs and Grace. Be ready for rapidly changing driving conditions.

– **Colorado:** Flash flooding and debris flows are possible Monday afternoon through evening near the **Aspen Acres Burn Scar**, including Beulah, San Isabel, and **Highways 165 and 78**. Avoid low-lying roads and burn-scar drainage areas during heavy rain.

– **New Mexico:** Arroyo and small-stream flooding is possible through **9:15 PM MDT** in northwestern McKinley County near Brimhall Nizhoni and Coyote Canyon after heavy rain. Dry washes can flood quickly—turn around, don’t drown.

Send road-weather reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**