Hammer down weather report 2026-08-24 17:00:59
**Road Weather Update:**
• **Southern Utah:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected near **Bryce Canyon National Park, Sheep Creek, the Paria River, Bull Valley Gorge, and Willis Creek** through **6:45 PM MDT**. Up to **1.5 inches** of rain has fallen. Avoid flooded roads, washes, and low-water crossings—turn around, don’t drown.
• **North Florida & southeast Georgia:** Severe storms are producing up to **60 mph wind gusts** around **Live Oak, Jasper, Callahan, Jacksonville International Airport, Cecil Field, and nearby areas**. Warnings expire between **5:15 and 5:45 PM EDT**. Expect downed trees or debris and sudden visibility drops. Heavy rain has also brought minor flooding near **Macclenny and Glen St. Mary**, with another **1–2 inches** possible through **7:45 PM EDT**.
• **South Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle:** A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until **7 PM CDT** for the Mobile area, Baldwin County, Pensacola, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and surrounding areas. Be prepared for storms capable of hazardous winds and rapidly changing road conditions.
• **Louisiana:** Severe storms with **60 mph wind gusts** are affecting areas from **Morgan City, Franklin, and Jeanerette** southward toward **Houma, Cut Off, Galliano, Larose, and Grand Isle**. Warnings run through **4:15–4:45 PM CDT**. Watch for tree debris and strong crosswinds.
• **Idaho & Nebraska:** Severe storms near **Albion, Yale Rest Area, and Idahome, Idaho**, and in **central Cherry County, Nebraska**, may produce **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail**. Slow down, avoid stopping under trees, and seek a safe place off the road if hail or damaging winds hit.
• **Western Colorado:** Heavy thunderstorms may cause arroyo and small-stream flooding in rural **western Delta and south-central Mesa Counties** through **6 PM MDT**. Rainfall rates of **1–3 inches per hour** have been observed; avoid low spots and dry washes.
Drivers: reduce speed in heavy rain, keep extra following distance, and never drive through water-covered roads. Check local conditions before traveling.
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