Hammer down weather report 2026-10-26 20:00:56
đźš— **Nationwide road-weather update:**
– **West Texas:** Flash flooding is ongoing around **Garden City**, with **2–3 inches** of rain reported. Flooding is also affecting **Balmorhea, Balmorhea State Park, Balmorhea Lake, Toyahvale, and Buffalo Trail Scout Camp**, where **2–4 inches** has fallen and up to **1 more inch** is possible. Warnings expire around **7:45–9 PM CDT**. Avoid flooded roads and low-water crossings.
– **Southeastern New Mexico:** Flash flooding continues in mainly rural **west-central Chaves County**, where **1–2 inches** of rain has fallen. Warnings expire around **7–7:45 PM MDT**. Do not drive through flooded arroyos, streams, streets, or underpasses.
– **Puerto Rico:** Minor flooding is expected in **Guayama, Salinas, Arroyo, Coqui, and Jobos** through **9:30 PM AST**. Up to **2.5 inches** has fallen, with another **1–2 inches** possible. Use extra caution at night and in low-lying areas.
– **Washington Cascades:** Mountain snow is expected at **Stevens Pass and Washington Pass**, with **4–8 inches** possible from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. Winter travel conditions are expected; slow down and carry appropriate traction equipment.
**Never drive through floodwater—turn around, don’t drown.** Check local road and weather conditions before traveling.
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