Hammer down weather report 2026-08-22 16:01:02

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

⚠️ **Colorado & Utah:** Flash flooding is underway or imminent through **4:45 PM MDT**.
– **CO:** Highway 145 between **Placerville and Sawpit** faces heavy rain rates of **1–3 inches per hour**, with floodwater, mudslides, rockslides, and debris possible. Highway 550 near **Cutler and Dexter Creeks** in Ouray County also has a flood/debris-flow threat through **6 PM MDT**.
– **UT:** Heavy rain is flooding washes and streams around **Capitol Reef National Park, Fruita, Caineville, and Sulphur Creek**. Do not drive into flooded crossings or dry washes.

⚠️ **Arkansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Wyoming & Florida:** Severe thunderstorms are producing **60 mph wind gusts** and hail. Expect downed trees, power lines, sudden debris, and possible vehicle damage.
– **Arkansas:** Storms moving southeast affect areas near **Newport, Heber Springs, Pocahontas, Hoxie, and Lake Charles State Park** through mid-afternoon CDT.
– **Kentucky:** Severe storms near **Upton, Bonnieville, and rural Fleming/Rowan Counties** continue into late afternoon EDT.
– **Ohio:** A line of storms moving east at **40 mph** near **Youngstown, Hubbard, Cortland, and Vienna Center** may also cause flash flooding; heavy rain has already dropped **1–2 inches**, with more expected.
– **Wyoming:** Near **Laramie, Vedauwoo, and Tie City Campground**, winds to 60 mph and half-dollar-size hail are possible through **2:30 PM MDT**.
– **Florida:** A severe storm near **Buckhead Ridge and Brighton Seminole Reservation** brings 60 mph winds, hail, torrential rain, and a possible tornado threat through **4:15 PM EDT**. Urban flooding is also possible around **St. Augustine and Vilano Beach** through **4:45 PM EDT**.

💨 **Oregon & Washington:** West to northwest winds of **20–30 mph**, gusting **35–45 mph**, continue through this evening across the **Columbia River Gorge, Lower Columbia Basin, north-central Oregon, Simcoe Highlands, and Kittitas Valley**. Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility; high-profile vehicles should use extra caution.

⚠️ **New Mexico:** Heavy thunderstorms may flood arroyos, small streams, and low-water crossings near **Fenton Lake State Park** and **Cowles** through late afternoon MDT. Never drive across flooded roads—turn around and find another route.

Slow down, increase following distance, watch for standing water and fallen debris, and avoid travel through the most intense storms. Submit weather or road-condition reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.