Hammer down weather report 2026-08-22 20:00:59
**⚠️ TORNADO WARNING — Central Pennsylvania:** A tornado-capable storm near Houtzdale is moving east at 30 mph through western Centre and south-central Clearfield counties until **8:15 PM EDT**. Osceola Mills, Houtzdale, Chester Hill and Sandy Ridge are in the path. **Seek sturdy shelter immediately—do not remain in a vehicle.** Check the NWS for the most recent information.
**Pennsylvania:** Severe storms bring 60 mph winds, quarter-size hail, torrential rain and possible rapid road flooding. Use caution on **I-80 (mile markers 122–139)** and **I-99 (mile markers 20–64)** near Clearfield, Tyrone and Philipsburg through **8:45 PM EDT**. Other storms affect Altoona/Huntingdon on I-99 and Bedford/Breezewood on I-70, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-99 through **8:15 PM EDT**. Flash flooding—with up to 3 inches already fallen—is impacting the Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Portage, Cresson, Irvona and Coalport areas through **11:45 PM EDT**.
**South Carolina & Hampton Roads, Virginia:** Significant urban flash flooding and road closures are reported around Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville and the I-26/I-526 corridors. Additional rain could worsen flooding through **9:30 PM EDT**. In Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Portsmouth, 2–4 inches of rain has caused high water and stranded vehicles; warning continues until **9 PM EDT**. Avoid underpasses and flooded streets.
**Virginia & West Virginia:** Damaging 60 mph wind storms are moving east across southwest/south-central Virginia near Martinsville, Rocky Mount and Bassett, and across central/northern West Virginia near Clarksburg, Weston and Glenville. Heavy rain may cause ponding and hydroplaning. A severe-thunderstorm watch covers much of central, western and northern West Virginia, plus Lawrence County, Kentucky, until **9 PM EDT**.
**Florida:** Flash flooding is possible around Daytona Beach, Port Orange and South Daytona through **10:30 PM EDT**, with 2–4 inches already fallen and another 1–3 inches possible.
**Kentucky, Tennessee & Mississippi:** Severe storms may produce 60 mph wind gusts and hail near Hazard and Whitesburg, KY; Cookeville/Crossville along **I-40 (mile markers 289–340)**; and Batesville/Water Valley along **I-55 (mile markers 229–252)**. Storms also affect the Corinth, MS–Selmer, TN area. Expect sudden visibility drops, debris and possible downed trees.
**Western states:** Severe storms with 60 mph winds and hail affect Whitefish/Columbia Falls, MT; Lost Springs and Shawnee, WY, where hail up to 2 inches is possible; and **I-80 in Utah (mile markers 51–70)** near Delle through **6:30 PM MDT**. Flooding is possible near Sussex, WY, and water may cover Forest Service Road 660 in Lamoille Canyon, NV.
Never drive through flooded roads, slow down in heavy rain, and be alert for fallen trees, hail and wind-blown debris. Submit conditions to Hammer Down News at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
