Hammer down weather report 2026-08-22 21:00:57

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

⚠️ **Flash flooding:**
• **South Carolina:** Heavy thunderstorms may renew flash flooding around **I-26 and I-526** near North Charleston, including I-26 mile markers 206–214 and I-526 mile markers 18–21. An additional 1–2 inches of rain is possible through **10:30 PM EDT**. Coastal Charleston/Beaufort areas may also see water over low-lying roads through **11:45 PM EDT**.
• **Pennsylvania & Virginia:** Flash flooding is ongoing or possible near Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Portage, Glen Hope, and the Virginia Eastern Shore. Rain totals of 1–4 inches have fallen, with more rain possible. Avoid underpasses, low-water crossings, and any road covered by water.
• **Indiana & Ohio:** River flooding may affect **County Road 700 E near Seymour, Indiana**, while Wills Creek flooding continues around Cambridge, Ohio. Never drive around barricades.
• **Wyoming:** Water is reported on **WY 192 between Kaycee and Sussex**, including mile markers 10–11, after 1–3 inches of rain.
• **New Mexico, Colorado & Wyoming:** Heavy rain may flood arroyos, small streams, and low-lying roads. Flash flooding and debris flows are possible near Colorado’s Aspen Acres burn scar Sunday afternoon and evening.

⛈️ **Severe thunderstorms/damaging winds:**
• **Mid-South:** Severe storms with 60 mph winds and hail are affecting parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. Use extra caution around Little Rock/North Little Rock; **I-22 in Mississippi between mile markers 107 and 117**; Water Valley and Fulton, Mississippi; Hamilton, Alabama; and Dayton/Pikeville, Tennessee. Storms may down trees and power lines, block roads, and damage vehicles.
• **Virginia and North Carolina:** Storms capable of 60 mph winds are moving through southwest and south-central Virginia, the Danville area, and north-central North Carolina. Heavy rain may quickly reduce visibility and cause ponding or hydroplaning.
• **Maryland/West Virginia:** A severe storm near Hancock, Maryland, and Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, is moving northeast at 30 mph with 60 mph wind gusts. Watch for fallen trees and blocked roads.
• **Nebraska:** Severe storms near Kimball and Dix are producing 60 mph winds and up to quarter-size hail.

If driving, slow down in heavy rain, increase following distance, avoid flooded roads, and do not stop beneath trees or power lines during severe winds. Send weather and road-condition reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**