Hammer down weather report 2026-10-01 02:01:04

🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

**Texas/Oklahoma:**
– Flash flooding is ongoing or imminent across eastern Wichita County, including Wichita Falls, Burkburnett and Iowa Park, with rainfall rates of **2–3 inches per hour** and up to 2 more inches possible. Highways, streets, underpasses and low-lying areas may flood through **3:45 AM CDT**.
– In the Abilene area, up to 2 inches has fallen, with another inch possible. **I-20 between mile markers 275–292** and several low-water crossings may be flooded through **3:30 AM CDT**.
– Severe thunderstorms in eastern Brewster and Terrell Counties near Sanderson and Dryden may produce **70-mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail and torrential rain** through **2 AM CDT**. Avoid flooded roads and watch for rapidly changing conditions.
– The Rio Grande at El Paso is producing moderate flooding; **Paisano Drive near Executive Center may be affected** through late Thursday night. Do not drive around barricades.

**Southern Oklahoma and North-Central Kansas:**
– Flash flooding is affecting areas near Ardmore, Sulphur, Madill, Davis and Marietta. **1–3 inches has fallen, with another 1–3 inches possible**, and flooding may affect roads, underpasses and low-lying areas through **3:45 AM CDT**.
– Minor flooding continues across southern Republic County, Kansas, including Belleville, Scandia and Courtland. Another **0.5–1 inch** is possible through **3:45 AM CDT**.

**Iowa and Nebraska:**
– Flash flooding is ongoing in central Shelby County, Iowa, near Earling, Irwin and Defiance. **1–3 inches has fallen, with another 1–2 inches possible**, through **3:30 AM CDT**.
– Flooding is expected along the East Nishnabotna River near Red Oak; **H34/200th Street east of the airport may flood** as waters rise through Saturday.
– Heavy-rain flooding is affecting southeastern Nebraska near Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan and Valparaiso, where **3–6 inches has fallen**. Additional flooding is possible through **1 PM CDT Thursday**.
– Rising Salt Creek may affect **North 141st Street, Waverly Road and Roca Road** through Friday and Saturday. Flooding is also forecast near Seward.

**New Mexico:**
– Strong north winds of **25–35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph**, are expected around Raton Pass, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas and Union County from **5 AM–5 PM MDT Thursday**. Use extra caution, especially in high-profile vehicles and on east–west roads.

**Northern Mariana Islands:**
– Tropical Storm Choi-Wan threatens Tinian, Saipan, Alamagan and Pagan. Winds may increase to **39–65 mph**, with typhoon-force winds possible near closest passage. **8–16 inches of rain, locally up to 20 inches**, hazardous surf and coastal flooding are possible through the weekend. Stay in sturdy shelter and avoid unnecessary travel.

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