Hammer down weather report 2026-08-07 19:01:00

⚠️ **TORNADO WARNING—EAST-CENTRAL IOWA until 6:15 PM CDT:** Tornado-capable storms and quarter-size hail are moving southeast at 40 mph across Cedar, Jones and Linn counties, near Mechanicsville, Stanwood, Wyoming and Oxford Junction. **Seek sturdy shelter immediately; do not remain in a vehicle.** Torrential rain may also flood roads. Check NWS updates for the latest warning information.

**Road-weather roundup:**
– **Iowa/Illinois:** Severe storms with 60 mph winds affect areas including I-380 near North Liberty through Swisher and the DeWitt area through 6:15–6:30 PM CDT. A severe thunderstorm watch continues through 10 PM CDT for much of eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities region. Expect sudden tree debris, power-line damage, hail, and flooded roads.
– **New Jersey/eastern Pennsylvania:** Numerous flash flood warnings through about 8–9:45 PM EDT. Flooding is reported or possible on I-80, I-78, I-287, I-295, I-195, I-95, the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Heavy rain has produced 1–2 inches in many areas, with more expected; roads are already flooded near New Brunswick.
– **Connecticut/New York:** Flash flooding through 9:45 PM EDT from Fairfield County and southwest New Haven County into Westchester and Putnam counties, including Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury and Milford. Rainfall rates of 1–2 inches per hour are possible. Additional flood concerns include Syracuse, the Lake George area, and Nassau/western Suffolk counties. Severe storms near the NYC metro area may produce 60 mph winds and hail.
– **West Virginia/Ohio/Kentucky:** Severe storms with 60 mph winds, quarter-size hail, and torrential rain are affecting the I-77 and Route 50 corridors near Parkersburg, Belpre, Ripley and Spencer through 7:30 PM EDT. Another storm line near Ashland, Ironton and Grayson is moving east at 35 mph. Flash flooding is ongoing near Meadow Bridge, WV, including Route 19 between mile markers 5 and 9.
– **Maryland/Tennessee:** Flash flooding is possible in central Montgomery County, MD, with 1–3 inches of rain in an hour possible through 9:30 PM EDT. In Middle Tennessee, flash flooding continues through 8:15 PM CDT around Murfreesboro, Franklin, Lebanon, Smyrna and Brentwood, where more heavy rain is expected.
– **Arkansas/Oklahoma:** Severe storms may bring 60 mph winds and large hail near Green Forest and Marble, AR, and near Monticello and Warren, AR. Flooding is possible in northwest Arkansas and around Madill and Tishomingo, OK; water may cover roadways.
– **Michigan Upper Peninsula:** 60 mph wind storms affect Baraga, Houghton and Iron counties, including US-141 between Covington and Amasa, through 7:45–8 PM EDT.
– **Other storm areas:** Damaging-wind storms are possible near Clarkesville, GA, and western Oconee County, SC; near Centreville, MD; and near Timberon, NM. Heavy rain may also cause low-lying-road flooding near North Port and Punta Gorda, FL, and in Carroll and Patrick counties, VA.

Slow down, allow extra stopping distance, avoid parking under trees, and **never drive through water covering a road—turn around, don’t drown.** Submit weather or road-condition reports to Hammer Down News at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**