Hammer down weather report 2026-09-26 14:00:57

🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

🌬️ **Damaging winds are affecting the Northeast.** High Wind Warnings cover coastal Connecticut, Long Island, coastal New Jersey, Delaware beaches, eastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, with northeast winds of 20–35 mph and gusts up to **60–65 mph**. Downed trees, power lines, outages, and difficult travel—especially for high-profile vehicles—are possible. Warnings expire between **8 a.m. and noon Sunday**, except Delaware beaches, which expire at **6 p.m. today**.

Wind Advisories extend across inland portions of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, with gusts generally **35–55 mph** through **noon Sunday**. Watch for falling limbs, debris, and sudden crosswinds.

🌊 **Flooding:** Minor flooding continues along the Mississippi River near **Louisiana and Clarksville, Missouri**, affecting nearby Illinois areas. **Edison Avenue** near Louisiana and **State Route P east of Elsberry** near Clarksville may flood. Do not drive around barricades or through flooded roads. Warnings continue into **Monday afternoon**.

Slow down, use both hands on the wheel, avoid flooded roadways, and allow extra space around trucks and other high-profile vehicles. Submit road or weather reports by dialing **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**.

Check local conditions before traveling.