Hammer down weather report 2026-08-21 00:00:59
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
⚠️ **North Alabama & southern Middle Tennessee:** Severe storms near Huntsville, Scottsboro, Winchester and Guntersville are moving east at 25 mph with wind gusts up to 60 mph, tree damage, power outages and torrential rain. A flash flood warning includes Huntsville, Decatur, Madison and Athens, where 2–4 inches of rain has fallen and another 1–2 inches is possible; Church Street in Decatur is reported impassable due to high water. Never drive through flooded roads.
⚠️ **Charlotte, North Carolina:** A severe storm moving east at 25 mph toward Uptown and central Charlotte may produce 60 mph gusts and nickel-size hail through 12:30 AM EDT. Watch for falling trees, downed lines and sudden visibility reductions in heavy rain.
⚠️ **Northwest Kansas & southwest Nebraska:** Severe storms are producing golf-ball-size hail, 60 mph winds and torrential rain. Use extra caution on **I-70 between mile markers 45 and 63** in Kansas; avoid stopping under overpasses and do not drive into water-covered roads.
⚠️ **Central Mississippi:** Storms around Jackson, Clinton, Pearl, Madison, Ridgeland and Brandon are moving south at 10–15 mph with up to 60 mph winds and quarter- to golf-ball-size hail. Expect possible tree debris, power-line hazards and vehicle damage.
⚠️ **Northwest Georgia:** Around Dalton and Ringgold, a storm moving east at 10 mph may bring 60 mph winds and nickel-size hail through 12:30 AM EDT. Slow down for heavy rain and be alert for debris on roads.
⚠️ **Indiana:** River and small-stream flooding is affecting portions of central and southern Indiana. Along the White River from Spencer to Hazleton, flooded or vulnerable roads include **SR-157, SR-257, SR-358, SR-67, SR-48 and SR-54**, plus local routes near Elliston, Newberry, Petersburg and Edwardsport. Flooding is expected to persist at some locations into August 27. Cicero Creek flooding is also affecting the Cicero and Arcadia area through 2 PM EDT Friday. Do not bypass barricades.
⚠️ **Near Hebron, Ohio:** The South Fork Licking River is expected to reach moderate flood levels Friday morning, with water possible on sections of **Mill Dam Road**. The warning continues until Saturday morning.
If you encounter high water, turn around—don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, leave extra following distance, and never drive around road-closure barricades. Submit road-weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com** / **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
