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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 2026-08-21 16:01:06

    **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** ⚠️ **Carolinas:** Severe thunderstorms are affecting the Charlotte metro and central South Carolina, with **60–70 mph wind gusts**, hail, and possible downed trees/power lines. Use extra caution on **I-20, I-26 and I-77 in South Carolina**, and near Charlotte. In North Carolina, **flash flooding is ongoing or expected in Sampson and southeastern Cumberland…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-21 15:01:00

    **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** ⚠️ **Carolinas & Georgia:** Severe thunderstorms are affecting parts of NC, SC, GA and southeast AL, producing wind gusts up to **60 mph** and hail up to **quarter size**. Expect downed trees, power lines and sudden hazards on roads. Key travel concerns include **I-40 near Stedman, NC (mile markers 341–343)** and **I-20…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-21 14:00:58

    **Road-Weather Update:** Severe thunderstorms are affecting parts of **North Carolina** this afternoon. Warnings remain in effect through **2:15–2:45 PM EDT** near **New Bern, Beulaville, Raeford, Wagram, Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Surf City, and Hampstead**. Storms can produce **60 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail, downed trees/power lines, and torrential rain with possible flash flooding.** Avoid flooded roads…

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