Hammer down weather report 2026-08-27 13:00:55
🚗 **Road-Weather Update: Mid-Atlantic**
**Flash flooding is an immediate driving danger in New Jersey and Staten Island.**
• **South Jersey:** Flash Flood Warning until **3:45 PM EDT** for areas near **I-295**, including Deptford, West Deptford, Glassboro, Lindenwold and Woodbury. Thunderstorms may produce **1–2 inches of rain in an hour**, flooding highways, streets, underpasses and low-lying areas. A severe thunderstorm near Woodbury is moving east at **20 mph** with **60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail** through **1:15 PM EDT**.
• **North Jersey/Staten Island:** Flash Flood Warning until **3:30 PM EDT** for southern Essex, Hudson and Union counties in NJ and Richmond County, NY. Areas including Elizabeth, Bayonne, Linden, Plainfield, Summit and Staten Island could receive another **1–3 inches of rain**, with flooding possible on streets, underpasses and other poor-drainage spots. A severe storm in Richmond County may produce **60 mph gusts** through **1:30 PM EDT**.
A **Severe Thunderstorm Watch** remains in effect until **8 PM EDT** for much of New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, the New York City metro area and Fairfield County, Connecticut. Damaging winds, heavy rain and rapidly changing road conditions are possible.
Slow down, increase following distance, and never drive through flooded roads or around barricades. Pull over safely if wind, hail or visibility becomes dangerous. Check local conditions before traveling.
Submit road-weather reports: **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**.
