Hammer down weather report 2026-08-19 02:00:54
**Road-Weather Update**
– **Guam:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected across the island through **5 PM ChST**, with 2.2–3.4 inches of rain already reported. Flooded roads are especially noted around **Hagatna**, with additional issues possible in southern Guam. Do not drive through flooded streets, underpasses, or low-lying areas.
– **Saipan & Tinian:** Heavy thunderstorms may cause minor urban and small-stream flooding through **5:30 PM ChST**. An additional 0.6–1.2 inches of rain is possible around **Garapan, Dandan, China Town, Tanapag, and As Mahetog**. Watch for water-covered roads and poor-drainage flooding.
– **Colorado:** A severe thunderstorm near **Simla and Matheson** is moving southeast at 25 mph, capable of **60 mph wind gusts and golf-ball-size hail** through **12:30 AM MDT**. Slow down for heavy rain, avoid flooded roadways, and seek shelter from hail and damaging winds.
– **North Carolina Outer Banks:** Severe storms near **Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, and Waves** are moving east at 20 mph with wind gusts near **60 mph** through **2:15 AM EDT**. Expect dangerous crosswinds, blowing debris, lightning, and torrential rain that may flood roads.
– **Kansas City metro / northeast Kansas / northwest Missouri:** A severe storm moving east at 40 mph may bring **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail** through **1:15 AM CDT**. Use caution on **I-70, I-35, I-29, I-635, I-435, and the Kansas Turnpike**; wind damage, debris, and hail could quickly make travel hazardous.
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