Hammer down weather report 2026-10-23 18:01:01
🚨 **Nationwide road-weather update**
**New Mexico:** A **Tornado Warning** is in effect for east-central Grant and north-central Luna counties until **4:15 PM MDT**. The storm was near Faywood, moving northeast at 30 mph, with a tornado and ping-pong-ball-size hail possible. **Do not drive—take shelter immediately** in a sturdy building, away from windows. Check the NWS for the latest information.
Multiple **severe thunderstorms** are also affecting parts of central and northern New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Belen, Rio Arriba County, Gila Hot Springs, Luna County, and eastern New Mexico. Storms may produce **60 mph winds and quarter- to golf-ball-size hail**, with warnings generally expiring between **4:15 and 4:45 PM MDT**. Impacts include **I-40, I-25, and State Road 104**.
**Flooding:** Flash-flood warnings continue in western and central New Mexico, with up to **1.5 inches already reported** in parts of Grant and Luna counties and additional rain possible. Avoid flooded highways, streets, underpasses, and low-water crossings.
**Colorado/Utah:** Widespread flooding continues around **Durango, Pagosa Springs, Antonito, and the San Juan River near Bluff and Mexican Hat**. Numerous roads remain closed; **Highway 17 between Antonito and Cumbres Pass is closed** due to water and debris. Do not cross flooded roads or fast-moving rivers. Warnings extend through **Saturday or Monday**, depending on location.
**Florida:** A severe thunderstorm near northeastern Palm Beach County—including West Palm Beach, Jupiter, and Riviera Beach—may produce **ping-pong-ball-size hail, 60 mph winds, and torrential rain** through **6:45 PM EDT**. Avoid flooded roadways.
**Alaska:** High winds of **35–50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph**, are expected across the Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast through tonight or early Saturday. Travel may be difficult; secure loose objects and use caution.
Submit your reports by dialing **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or through **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check the NWS for the most recent data, and check local conditions before traveling.
