Hammer down weather report 2026-08-17 10:00:55
**Road-Weather Update**
– **Oklahoma:** Severe thunderstorms are moving east at 40 mph near **I-44 between mile markers 234 and 253**, affecting the Broken Arrow, Claremore, Wagoner, Pryor and Muskogee areas. Expect wind gusts up to **60 mph** through **9:30 AM CDT**. Drivers should watch for downed limbs, debris and sudden crosswinds.
– **West Virginia:** Flooding along **Middle Island Creek** is affecting secondary roads in northern Tyler and northeastern Pleasants counties, including **Stewarts Run Road** near Middlebourne, Arvilla and Point Lookout. Avoid flooded roads through **4 PM EDT**—turn around, don’t drown.
– **Iowa/Illinois:** River flooding is impacting roads near **Augusta, Iowa**, where water is overflowing near the **Perkins Road bridge**, and near **Colmar/Birmingham, Illinois**, where Lambert Road, Lamar Road and other low roads may be affected. Illinois flooding on the Sangamon River at **Monticello** is expected to continue into early Sunday. Do not drive around barricades or through water-covered roads.
– **Skagway, Alaska:** South winds of **20–30 mph**, gusting to **40 mph**, may make travel difficult through **10 PM AKDT**. Use extra caution, especially in high-profile vehicles.
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