Hammer down weather report 2026-10-04 10:00:56
**Nationwide road-weather update:**
– **Northwestern Louisiana:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing across parts of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, De Soto, Red River, and Webster parishes, including near Ringgold, Heflin, Castor, Jamestown, and Lake Bistineau. **3–6 inches of rain has fallen, with another 2–4 inches possible.** Highways, streets, underpasses, creeks, and streams may flood. Warning remains in effect until **12:45 p.m. CDT**. Never drive through floodwater—turn around, don’t drown.
– **Northeastern Kansas:** The **Big Blue River near Blue Rapids** is causing minor flooding in Marshall County, affecting low-lying areas from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake. The warning continues through **Wednesday evening**. Do not drive around barricades or through flooded areas.
– **Unalaska and Nikolski, Alaska:** West to southwest winds of **30–40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph**, may make travel difficult through **10 p.m. AKDT**. Use caution, especially with high-profile vehicles, and secure loose objects.
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