Hammer down weather report 2026-08-22 06:00:53

🚨 **Iowa Tornado Warning:** A tornado-capable storm is moving northeast at up to 55 mph through the Ames–Nevada–Collins–State Center area until **7:15 AM CDT**. **I-35 between mile markers 106 and 124** is included. Severe storms also threaten the Des Moines metro on I-35, I-80 and I-235 with wind gusts up to **60 mph**. Do not…

**Ohio Road-Weather Update:** Flooding is affecting parts of eastern and central Ohio. – **Monroe and Noble counties:** Numerous roads remain closed as 1–2 inches of rain has caused flooding on creeks, streams, low-lying areas, and urban drainage routes near New Martinsville, Woodsfield, Caldwell, Dudley, and Sardis. Flood Warning until **10 AM EDT Friday**. – **Near…

**Road-Weather Update: Flooding is creating dangerous driving conditions in several areas.** – **Georgia:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected across Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Midtown and Bolton through **3:45 PM EDT**. An additional 1–2 inches of rain is possible, with flooding affecting highways, streets, underpasses and low-lying areas. Never drive through water-covered roads. – **North…

**Chuuk Coastal Waters:** A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect through at least Thursday as Tropical Storm Saudel strengthens while moving away from eastern Chuuk State. Southwest winds of 25–35 knots, with gusts up to 45 knots, are possible. Hazardous seas and reduced visibility could make marine travel dangerous, with risk of vessel damage or…

**Road Weather Update:** ⚠️ **Nebraska & southwest Iowa:** Severe thunderstorms are affecting north-central and central Nebraska, with **60 mph wind gusts and up to half-dollar-size hail**. **Highway 281 between mile markers 159–171** is included in the warning area near Chambers. Warnings run through **10:30–11 AM CDT**. A broader severe thunderstorm watch covers much of central,…

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update** **Illinois:** Dangerous flash flooding is ongoing across central and western Illinois. Several roads are impassable with stalled vehicles reported around **Bloomington and Normal**, including portions of **I-39, I-74, and I-55**. Heavy rain has already dropped 2–3 inches, with up to 2 more inches possible; the warning runs until **8:30 AM CDT**. Flash-flood…