Hammer down weather report 2026-08-28 19:00:54
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
⚠️ **Georgia:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected near Pelham and Camilla. **SR-3 southbound at Nicks Rd is closed in all lanes** due to flooding. Thunderstorms have dropped 1.5–3 inches of rain, with another 1–2 inches possible through 8:45 PM EDT. Additional minor flooding is possible around Bainbridge, Moultrie, Snipesville and Denton through late evening. Never drive through flooded roads.
⚠️ **Utah:** Life-threatening flash flooding continues near Zion National Park, including the Virgin River and Gould Wash, through 6 PM MDT. Avoid washes, creek crossings and flooded roads. Severe storms near Provo, Orem and Heber City are moving east at 35 mph with wind gusts up to 60 mph, affecting I-15, US-6, US-40 and US-89 through 5:15 PM MDT. Slow down, keep both hands on the wheel and watch for downed trees or debris.
⚠️ **North Carolina:** Severe storms near Laurinburg, Southern Pines, Rockingham, Wadesboro and Raeford may produce 60 mph winds and penny-size hail through 7:45 PM EDT, including I-73 between mile markers 26 and 53. Heavy rain has produced up to 3 inches, with up to 3 more inches possible in parts of central North Carolina through late evening. Watch for ponding and flooding in low-lying roads.
⚠️ **Maine:** Severe thunderstorms with 60 mph wind gusts are affecting I-95 in Somerset and Penobscot counties. The threat includes I-95 near Pittsfield through 7:15 PM EDT and from Newport toward Bangor through 7:30 PM EDT, where quarter-size hail is also possible. Expect possible tree, power-line and debris hazards.
Turn around, don’t drown—never drive around barricades or into water-covered pavement. Send weather or road reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com** / **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
