Hammer down weather report 2026-08-08 21:00:53

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

⚠️ **Flash flooding:**
– **California:** Twin Lakes, Robinson Creek Campground and Trumbull Lake Campground in Mono County have 1–3 inches of rain from thunderstorms. Flooding may affect creeks, roads, underpasses and low-lying areas through **6:45 PM PDT**.
– **Middle Tennessee:** Life-threatening flash flooding is occurring or expected near Spring Hill, Nolensville and Thompson’s Station, with 1–4 inches of rain reported through **9:45 PM CDT**. Murfreesboro, Lebanon, Smyrna, La Vergne and Watertown also face flooded streets, highways and underpasses through **9:15 PM CDT**.
– **Northwestern Pennsylvania:** Edinboro, Cambridge Springs, Canadohta Lake, Lincolnville and Riceville have received 1.5–2.5 inches of rain, with another 0.5–1.5 inches possible. Flash flooding risk continues through **12:30 AM EDT**.
– **Alabama and South Carolina:** Heavy rain may cause water over roads and flooding in poor-drainage areas near Chelsea and Vandiver, Alabama, and Greenville, Greer, Taylors and Five Forks, South Carolina this evening.

⛈️ **Severe thunderstorms and dangerous driving winds:**
– **Ohio:** 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail threaten **I-70 between mile markers 118–130** near Newark, Reynoldsburg, Heath and Granville through **9:15 PM EDT**. The same wind threat affects **I-71 between mile markers 26–29** and **I-75 between mile markers 27–33** near Monroe, Middletown, Mason and Lebanon through **9:15 PM EDT**. Expect possible tree and power-line damage; slow down and avoid stopping beneath trees or power lines.
– **Pennsylvania:** Severe storms capable of 60 mph gusts are moving east near Brookville, Clarion, Reynoldsville, Brockway and Falls Creek through **9:45 PM EDT**, with another warning near Worthington through **9:30 PM EDT**.
– **North Dakota:** Severe storms near Linton, Temvik, Strasburg, Westfield and Hull can produce 60 mph winds and hail up to ping-pong-ball size through **8:45 PM CDT**. Avoid travel if possible and shelter vehicles from hail.

Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Reduce speed in heavy rain, keep extra following distance, and watch for downed trees, debris and sudden water-covered pavement. Submit weather or road-condition reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.