Hammer down weather report 2026-10-24 12:00:55
**Nationwide road-weather update:**
– **Northwestern New Mexico:** A severe thunderstorm is affecting central San Juan County, including Farmington, Kirtland, Ojo Amarillo, Upper Fruitland, and NAPI Headquarters. The storm is moving north at 40 mph with **60-mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail**, threatening vehicles on **Highway 64 between mile markers 33–55**. Warning expires **10:30 AM MDT**. Seek shelter and avoid driving through the storm.
– **New Mexico flooding:** The Jemez River near Jemez Pueblo is expected to rise, with water potentially crossing **Highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs**, including mile markers 1, 2, and 13. The advisory continues through **Sunday afternoon**. Turn around—do not drive through flooded roads.
– **Southeastern Colorado:** Flooding is occurring in low-lying areas of Rio Grande and Alamosa counties, mainly upstream of Alamosa. The warning continues through **Sunday at 9:45 PM MDT**. Avoid flooded roads.
– **Wyoming:** Dense fog is reducing visibility to **one-quarter mile or less** along **I-80 over the South Laramie Range Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie** through **11 AM MDT**. Slow down, use headlights, and increase following distance.
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