Hammer down weather report 2026-10-14 18:00:57
🚨 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
**Texas:** Severe thunderstorms are affecting parts of West Texas, including areas near **Sanderson, Spur, Stanton, Big Spring, Greenwood, Ackerly, and Gail**. Storms may produce **70 mph wind gusts**, quarter- to golf-ball-size hail, torrential rain, tree damage, and brief tornadoes. Storms are moving generally **northeast to east at 25–55 mph**. The warnings expire between **5:15 and 6:00 p.m. CDT**.
– **I-20:** Use extreme caution between approximately mile markers **153–208**; strong winds, hail, debris, and sudden flooding are possible.
– **Northern Texas:** Flooding is occurring or expected near **Crowell, Thalia, Margaret, Lockett, and Rayland**, where **1–3 inches** of rain has fallen and another **1–2 inches** is possible. The Flood Advisory continues until **7:30 p.m. CDT**.
**Kansas and Missouri:** A **Flood Watch** remains in effect through **Thursday afternoon** for **Linn County, Kansas, and Bates and Henry counties, Missouri**. Moderate to heavy rain could cause flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying roads through **4 p.m. Thursday**.
Avoid driving through water, slow down for heavy rain and hail, watch for downed trees and debris, and never drive around barricades—**turn around, don’t drown**. No tornado warning is listed in these alerts, but intense storm lines may produce brief tornadoes; seek shelter indoors if conditions worsen.
Submit your reports by dialing **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions and the latest NWS information before traveling.
