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  • Hammer down hotline report 2026-08-04 08:57:06

    Tennessee traffic alert: Backup reported on I-40 eastbound near mile marker 368 as of around 8:45 this morning. The left lane is blocked. Expect delays and use caution through the area. Submit your own road reports by calling 888-IS-4TIPS, 888-474-8477, or visit HammerDownHeadlines.com or HammerDownNews.com.

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-16 21:00:57

    🚨 **Tornado Warning:** Southwestern Prince George’s and north-central Charles counties, Maryland—including Accokeek, Bryans Road and Pomfret—until **9:15 PM EDT**. A tornado-capable storm is moving southeast at 25 mph. **Do not drive into its path; seek sturdy shelter immediately and check NWS updates for the latest information.** Severe storms remain possible across the DC metro and…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-16 20:01:02

    🚨 **Road-Weather Update: Dangerous storms and flooding affecting multiple states tonight.** **Kentucky:** A **Tornado Warning** is in effect for northern Martin County until **8:30 PM EDT**. A storm capable of producing a tornado and quarter-size hail is moving southeast at 20 mph near Inez, toward Tomahawk, Andy, Lovely and Warfield. **Do not travel into the…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-16 19:01:03

    **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** ⚠️ **Tornado Warning:** Carter and Lawrence counties, Kentucky—including near Yatesville Lake State Park and Fallsburg—until **7:15 PM EDT**. A tornado-capable storm is moving southeast at 25 mph with quarter-size hail. **Do not drive into the storm; seek sturdy shelter immediately and check NWS for the latest information.** 🌩️ **Ohio Valley: Severe storms…

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