Hammer down weather report 2026-08-26 19:01:15
**Road-Weather Update:** Severe thunderstorms are creating hazardous driving conditions across several states, with damaging winds and hail possible.
– **North Texas:** Storms affecting the Fort Worth–Dallas area may produce **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail** through **7 PM CDT**. Use caution on **I-35W (mile markers 54–75), I-20 (442–457), and I-30 (17–41)**. Expect sudden wind gusts, hail, and debris; avoid stopping beneath trees or overpasses.
– **Central Arkansas:** Near **Cabot, Perryville, Houston, and surrounding areas**, storms carry **60 mph winds** and hail up to **ping pong ball size** through **6:15 PM CDT**. Pull off the road safely if hail or visibility becomes dangerous.
– **Southeastern Oklahoma:** Around **Talihina, Talimena State Park, Honobia, and Whitesboro**, storms moving south at **10 mph** may bring **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail** through **6:45 PM CDT**.
– **Arizona:** In the **Globe–Miami–Claypool area**, including **US 60, AZ 70, and AZ 77**, a nearly stationary severe storm may bring **60 mph winds, hail, torrential rain, and possible flash flooding** through **4:15 PM MST**. Never drive through water-covered roads.
– **Nebraska Panhandle & southeast Wyoming:** Storms near **Montrose, Prairie Center, Fort Robinson State Park, and Gun Barrel** may produce **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail** through **5:30 PM MDT**. Storms are moving east to southeast at 15–30 mph.
– **Northeast Indiana:** A storm near **Markle and Huntington** is moving east at **25 mph** with **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail**. Use caution on **I-69 between mile markers 282 and 291** through **7:15 PM EDT**.
– **Central Florida:** **Davenport and Loughman in Polk County** could see water over roads from heavy rain. Another **1–2 inches** is possible through **8:45 PM EDT**; turn around if roads are flooded.
Slow down, increase following distance, watch for downed branches and debris, and do not drive into flooded areas. Submit weather or road reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
