Hammer down weather report 2026-08-24 18:01:00
**Road-Weather Update:**
⚠️ **Florida:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in south-central Marion County, including rural areas near Ocala, Lynne, Fort McCoy, Santos and Silver Springs Shores, until **7:30 PM EDT**. Storms have dropped 2–4 inches of rain, with another 1–2 inches possible. Roads, underpasses and low-lying areas may flood—never drive through water-covered pavement.
⚠️ **South Georgia:** Severe storms near Moultrie, Ochlocknee, Pavo, Coolidge and Morven are moving east at 10 mph through **7 PM EDT**, with wind gusts up to **60 mph**. Watch for downed limbs, debris and sudden hazardous crosswinds.
⚠️ **Eastern North Carolina:** A severe storm near Plymouth, Hinson, Wenona and Pungo Lake is moving northeast at 25 mph through **6:15 PM EDT**. Expect up to **60 mph winds** and quarter-size hail—slow down and avoid stopping beneath trees or power lines.
⚠️ **Nebraska:** Central Cherry County near Medicine Lake, Schoolhouse Lake and Steer Creek Campground has severe storms through **5:30 PM CDT**, capable of **60 mph wind gusts** and half-dollar-size hail. Seek a safe place off the road if conditions worsen.
⚠️ **Southern California:** Heavy rain may cause minor flooding near Onyx Summit, southwestern Johnson Valley and Rimrock in San Bernardino County until **5 PM PDT**. Low-water crossings, dry arroyos and poor-drainage roads could become impassable.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect through **7 PM CDT** for Florida’s western Panhandle, including Pensacola, Destin and Fort Walton Beach. Check local conditions before traveling.
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