Hammer down weather report 2026-08-28 18:00:55
đźš— **Road-Weather Update**
**Utah:** Severe thunderstorms with **60 mph wind gusts** are affecting stretches of **I-15** from mile markers 219–299, **I-80** from 81–109, **US-6** from 136–198, and **US-89** from 282–312 through 4:30 PM MDT. Storms are moving northeast at 35–50 mph; expect sudden crosswinds, downed tree debris, and reduced visibility.
**North Carolina:** Severe storms with **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail** affect **I-73 between mile markers 41–70** near Troy and Seagrove through 6:30 PM EDT. Another storm near Monroe is moving slowly east, with 60 mph winds, nickel-size hail, and torrential rain through 7 PM. Flooding is possible around Badin Lake, Denton, Richfield, and New London through 9 PM.
**Virginia:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in Surry and northeastern Sussex counties, including Dendron, Elberon, Ellis Fork, and Runnymede, until 8 PM EDT. **2–2.5 inches of rain** has fallen in 40 minutes, with more heavy rain possible. Roads, underpasses, and low-lying areas may flood quickly.
**Texas:** Severe storms in Harris and southeastern Montgomery counties, including Spring, Kingwood, Humble, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Willowbrook, Cypress, and Jersey Village, bring **60 mph wind gusts** and locally quarter-size hail. Heavy rain has dropped **1–3 inches** near Willowbrook, where low-lying roads may flood through 6 PM CDT.
**Maine:** A severe storm is moving northeast at 35 mph across southeastern Aroostook County, affecting **I-95 near mile marker 259 and between 263–270**, plus US 1 near Orient and Hodgdon, through 6:30 PM EDT. Expect **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.**
**Florida/Georgia/Nevada:** Minor roadway flooding is possible through this evening near Callahan and Ratliff, FL; northeastern Jeff Davis County, GA; and southeastern Elko County, NV, especially around the Secret Pass burn scar, where water, rockslides, mudslides, and debris flows may affect roads.
Slow down, increase following distance, avoid driving through standing water, and be ready for sudden wind gusts or debris. Submit weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**
