Hammer down weather report 2026-09-27 12:00:59
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
– **Massachusetts:** Flooding is occurring or expected in urban areas and small streams across parts of Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Newton, Framingham, and surrounding counties. **2–2.5 inches of rain has fallen, with another 1–2.5 inches possible.** The warning expires at **2:30 PM today**. The Taunton River near Bridgewater is also forecast to rise above flood stage, potentially making Woloski Park impassable to most vehicles through Tuesday evening.
– **Illinois:** Minor flooding continues along the Des Plaines River from the Illinois–Wisconsin state line through Gurnee and toward Vernon Hills, including portions near **US-41**. Water levels are falling, but flooding may persist through **Thursday evening** in some areas.
– **Southeast New Mexico and Far West Texas:** A **Flash Flood Watch** is in effect from **Monday evening through late Tuesday night**, including the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Lea and Eddy counties, eastern Culberson County, and the **Van Horn/Highway 54 Corridor**. Tropical moisture and saturated soils could produce dangerous flooding in low-lying and urban areas.
– **New Jersey coast:** East to northeast winds of **15–25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph**, are expected in Monmouth and Ocean counties until **4 PM today**. High-profile vehicles should use extra caution.
Never drive through floodwater or around barricades—**turn around, don’t drown.** Slow down in heavy rain, watch for debris, and use extra caution in strong crosswinds. Submit reports to Hammer Down News at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**
