Hammer down weather report 2026-08-22 01:00:50
**Road-Weather Update**
**Illinois:** Localized flooding is affecting west-central La Salle County, including Tonica and Lostant, through 6 AM CDT Saturday. More than 4 inches of rain has fallen in spots, with flooded roads and streets possible. Never drive through floodwater, especially at night.
**Oregon & Washington:** Wind Advisories are in effect Saturday for the eastern Columbia River Gorge, Lower Columbia Basin, north-central Oregon, southern Blue Mountain foothills, Simcoe Highlands, and Washington’s Kittitas Valley. West to northwest winds of 20–30 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, may make driving difficult—particularly for high-profile vehicles. The Gorge/central Oregon advisory runs 11 AM–11 PM PDT; Kittitas Valley runs 2–10 PM PDT.
Slow down, keep both hands on the wheel, and watch for debris or downed limbs. Check local conditions before traveling.
Submit road-weather reports: 888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477), HammerDownHeadlines.com, or HammerDownNews.com.
