Hammer down weather report 2026-10-22 20:01:01

🚨 **Nationwide road-weather update from NWS alerts**

**Arizona:** A **Tornado Warning** was issued for Navajo County near Show Low, Taylor, Linden and Pinedale, with a storm moving north at 45 mph and tennis-ball-size hail possible. Impacts include **SR-260, SR-77 and U.S. 60**; warning expires at **5:15 PM MST**. Seek sturdy shelter immediately—do not remain in a vehicle. Severe thunderstorms with **60-mph winds and large hail** also affect the Tucson–Sahuarita area and near Benson, including portions of **I-10 and I-19**. Flooding is possible in southeast Pinal County, while small-stream flooding affects parts of Graham and Greenlee counties, including **Routes 70, 78 and 191**.

**New Mexico:** A **Flash Flood Warning** for east-central San Juan County includes **Highway 64 near Navajo Dam, Archuleta and Turley**, where up to 1.5 inches has fallen and another inch is possible; warning valid until **11:45 PM MDT**. Severe thunderstorms with **60–70-mph wind gusts and hail up to golf-ball size** are affecting areas near Quemado, Laguna Pueblo, Jemez Springs, Espanola, Glenwood and Hurley, including **I-40, U.S. 60 and U.S. 550**. Hail may make roads slick.

**Utah:** Life-threatening flash flooding is occurring or imminent in **Zion National Park**, including slot canyons, normally dry washes, creeks and streams. Move to higher ground and stay away from waterways; warning expires at **6:45 PM MDT**.

**Colorado:** Major flooding continues across southern Colorado. Roads are closed in parts of **Archuleta County**, including around Pagosa Springs, with 1.5–3 inches of rain recorded and more possible. Flooding is also affecting the South Fork of the Rio Grande near **South Fork, Creede and Wolf Creek Pass**; water is near **Highway 160 at Wolf Creek Ranch**, and the river is forecast to crest around 9.2 feet. Additional flooding is occurring near Bayfield, Ignacio, the Conejos River and surrounding creeks.

**Alaska:** High Wind Warnings call for **35–50 mph winds with gusts up to 75 mph** across the Kuskokwim Delta, Northern Bristol Bay Coast, Western Capes and Aleutians East Borough. Travel may be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Unalaska and Nikolski may see gusts up to **55 mph**.

**Minnesota/Wisconsin:** Dense fog near Lake Superior and the St. Louis River valley may reduce visibility to **one-quarter mile or less** through **10 AM CDT Friday**. Slow down, use low beams/fog lights and increase following distance.

Never drive through floodwater—**turn around, don’t drown**. Seek shelter during tornadoes and severe storms, and check the NWS for the latest warnings. Submit reports to Hammer Down News at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**