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  • Hammer down hotline report 2026-08-25 06:42:29

    **Missouri Road Report:** Westbound I-70 at Exit 101 in Boonville has the right-hand lane shut down after a cattle truck went off the roadway and into the guardrail. A tow crew is on scene working to remove the truck. The incident was reported at 5:42 a.m. Use caution and expect delays. Submit your own road…

  • 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 2026-08-27 00:00:50

    ⚠️ **Road Weather Update — South Central Indiana** A **Flood Advisory** remains in effect for **Orange County**, including **Paoli, Orleans, French Lick, Stampers Creek and Orangeville**, until **2:30 a.m. EDT**. Heavy thunderstorms may cause minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. Watch for water-covered roads, especially overnight—**turn around, don’t drown**. Submit weather and road-condition reports:…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-26 23:00:55

    **Road-Weather Update:** Severe thunderstorms are creating hazardous travel conditions tonight across parts of the Mississippi Delta and southern Indiana. • **Arkansas/Mississippi Delta:** Storms near Greenville, Winterville, Metcalfe, Benoit, Scott, Cleveland, Ruleville, Shaw, Renova and Boyle are moving southeast at 15–30 mph. Expect wind gusts up to **60 mph**, with tree debris and possible road blockages.…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-26 22:00:55

    **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** ⚠️ **Indiana:** Severe thunderstorms through **10:15–10:30 PM EDT** are affecting south-central and southwestern areas, including **I-65 near mile markers 37–39**, Seymour, Bedford, Salem, Shoals and Washington. Expect winds up to **60 mph**, hail, torrential rain and possible flash flooding. A Flood Advisory continues near Bedford and Oolitic until **2 AM EDT**, with…

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