Hammer down weather report 2026-08-23 20:00:55
🚗 **Road-Weather Update**
**Arizona:** Severe thunderstorms are affecting rural **Maricopa and east-central Pima counties**, with wind gusts up to **60 mph** and hail up to quarter size. Use extra caution on **US Highway 60 between mile markers 87 and 100** near Aguila/Wickenburg. Warnings expire between **5:30 and 5:45 PM MST**. Slow down, avoid stopping under trees or power lines, and seek a sturdy shelter if conditions worsen.
**California:** Heavy rain is causing minor flooding and water over roads in eastern San Diego County, including stretches of **Highway 78 near Borrego Springs and Ocotillo Wells** and parts of **Highway S2**. Low-water crossings may become impassable through **5:54 PM PDT**. Never drive through flooded roadways.
**Utah:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected in the **Robbers Roost/Dirty Devil River area** of Garfield and Wayne counties, including Angel, Larry, Alcatraz, Bull Pasture, and Two Step canyons. Up to **0.75 inches of rain** has fallen; dry washes and access roads can flood rapidly through **8:15 PM MDT**. Turn around—don’t drown.
**North Dakota:** A severe thunderstorm near **Bowman Haley Dam** is moving southeast at **20 mph**, capable of golf-ball-size hail and **60 mph winds** through **7:15 PM MDT**. Drivers should expect sudden visibility reductions, hail damage risk, and strong crosswinds.
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