Hammer down weather report 2026-10-01 08:01:03
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
– **Texas/Oklahoma:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing in Edwards and Val Verde counties, Texas, with **3–6 inches of rain** already reported and up to 1 inch more possible. Flooded highways, streets, underpasses, creeks, and low-water crossings—including portions of **Highway 163 near the Devils River**—may be impassable. Additional flooding is possible across southern Oklahoma and northern Texas, with **1–3 inches of rain** possible through early afternoon. Flood warnings continue near **Bowie, Nocona, Muenster, Decatur, Bridgeport, and Laredo**.
– **Iowa:** River flooding is affecting central and southern Iowa. Water may reach **Hwy G24**, cover **Iowa 28 south of Norwalk**, and affect **Hwy R15 near Grand River**, along with rural gravel roads. A broader flood watch remains in effect through late tonight.
– **Florida/Georgia:** Dense fog is reducing visibility to **one-quarter mile or less** in parts of Hamilton County, Florida, and Atkinson, Clinch, and Echols counties, Georgia, through **9 a.m. EDT**. Slow down, use headlights, and increase following distance.
– **Northern Mariana Islands:** Tropical Storm Choi-Wan is moving west near the northern CNMI. Tropical-storm-force winds of **39–50 mph** may continue through Sunday, with stronger winds possible and rainfall totals of **10–16 inches**, locally up to 20 inches. Travel may be hazardous on Tinian, Saipan, and nearby islands; avoid flooded roads and remain in sturdy shelter during severe conditions.
Never drive through floodwater—**turn around, don’t drown**. Share road or weather reports by calling **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
