Hammer down weather report 2026-10-28 18:00:57
🚨 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
**Tornado Warning — southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin:** A tornado capable of producing golf-ball-size hail was near Cannon Falls, moving east at 40 mph, with impacts possible near Welch and Red Wing. The warning is in effect until **5:30 PM CDT**. **Do not drive into the storm—seek shelter immediately** in a sturdy building, away from windows, and check the NWS for the latest information.
**New Mexico:** Flash flooding is ongoing or imminent in south-central Otero County and southwestern Eddy County, including **Carlsbad Caverns National Park**. Rainfall of 1–1.5 inches has occurred, with up to another inch possible. Flooding may affect highways, streets, underpasses, low-water crossings, and poor-drainage areas through approximately **6:30–6:45 PM MDT**. **Turn around—don’t drive through flooded roads.** A severe thunderstorm in Otero County may also produce **60-mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail**.
**Alaska:** Heavy snow is expected along the **Parks Highway through Broad Pass** in the Northern Susitna Valley Thursday afternoon through Friday, with **7–15 inches**, visibility down to one-quarter mile, and very difficult travel. Snow, freezing rain, and rain may create slick roads from **Willow to the Talkeetna Spur Road** Thursday morning. Thompson Pass may receive **10–15 inches** Friday into Saturday, with reduced visibility and difficult travel. Check **511.alaska.gov** before traveling.
Submit road or weather reports by calling **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions and the latest NWS information before traveling.
