Hammer down weather report 2026-08-29 19:00:58

**Road-Weather Update:** A Tornado Watch remains in effect in the severe-storm warning area near Lake Powell and Dangling Rope Marina, Utah. Avoid exposed roads during storms and be ready to seek sturdy shelter.

– **Utah:** Flash flooding is reported in the San Rafael Swell, including Goblin Valley and Little Wildhorse and Chute canyons, through 7:30 PM MDT. In central Utah, severe storms may bring 60 mph winds and ping-pong-ball hail along **I-15 (mile markers 206–223)** and **US-6 (102–121)** near Nephi and Levan through 5:30 PM MDT. Water is also over **SR-137 near milepost 5 between Gunnison and Mayfield**.
– **Arizona:** Flash flooding threatens **I-19 and I-10 in the Tucson area**, including Tucson International Airport, through 6:45 PM MST; another flash-flood warning covers **I-19 near Green Valley and Amado** through 6:30 PM MST. Heavy rain could flood streets, underpasses, washes, and low-water crossings. Large hail is possible near Parsons Spring and Sycamore Canyon Wilderness.
– **Nebraska and South Dakota:** Damaging thunderstorms are moving through the Panhandle and western South Dakota. Expect wind gusts up to **70 mph near Chadron**, 60 mph winds near Bayard, Bridgeport, Pine Ridge, and Oglala, plus hail. Ponding and urban flooding are possible around Scottsbluff, Gering, Minatare, and Melbeta after 1.5–2 inches of rain.
– **Nevada:** A severe storm in east-central White Pine County may produce 60 mph wind gusts and hail through 4:30 PM PDT.
– **Illinois/Indiana:** Minor Wabash River flooding continues from Hutsonville to Vincennes. Low rural roads may be flooded, and **River Road from Lincoln Memorial Bridge to Billett Road is impassable**. Do not drive around barricades or through high water.
– **Florida:** Heavy rain is causing roadway flooding concerns near Tampa, Greater Carrollwood, and Rainbow Lakes Estates. Up to 2.5 inches has fallen near Tampa, with more rain possible through this evening.
– **New Mexico:** Arroyo and small-stream flooding is possible near Acoma Pueblo through 7:30 PM MDT.

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