Hammer down weather report 2026-08-22 09:00:56
**Road-Weather Update**
• **Oklahoma:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected near **Shawnee, Tecumseh and Bethel Acres** through **10:30 AM CDT**. Thunderstorms have dropped 1–3 inches of rain, with another 1–2 inches possible. Flooding may affect streets, highways, underpasses and low-lying areas. Minor flooding is also possible around **Stillwater** through 10 AM CDT.
• **Oregon & Washington:** Strong west to northwest winds of **25–30 mph, gusting up to 50 mph**, are expected in the **Columbia River Gorge, Lower Columbia Basin, north-central Oregon, Simcoe Highlands, and Kittitas Valley**. Advisories run into this evening—through **11 PM PDT** in most areas and **10 PM PDT** in Kittitas Valley. High-profile vehicles should use extra caution; falling limbs and isolated power outages are possible.
• **Michigan:** Heavy rain has produced minor flooding around **Lansing, Charlotte, Mason, East Lansing and Grand Ledge** through **1 PM EDT**, with 1–3 inches reported. Similar flooding concerns extend through southern Shiawassee County—including **Durand, Perry, Laingsburg, Morrice and Byron**—until **11:45 AM EDT**.
• **North Carolina:** Heavy thunderstorms may cause minor flooding around **Wilmington, Leland, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Surf City** through **10:30 AM EDT**. Watch for water covering low-lying roads and poor-drainage areas.
Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, leave extra following distance, and be especially cautious in high-profile vehicles in strong winds.
Submit road-weather reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com** / **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
