Hammer down weather report 2026-08-10 01:00:57
⚠️ **TORNADO WARNING—Illinois:** A radar-confirmed tornado-producing storm is moving northeast at 20 mph near Seneca in east-central La Salle and southwestern Grundy counties, including the Ransom area. Warning expires **12:30 AM CDT**. **Do not drive into the warned area—seek sturdy shelter immediately and check NWS for the latest information.**
**Illinois:** Severe storms through 12:45 AM CDT may bring **70 mph winds, nickel-size hail, torrential rain, and flash flooding** around Streator, Coal City, Marseilles, Dwight, Seneca, and Gardner. Rainfall rates of **2–3 inches per hour** are causing rapid flooding of streets, underpasses, and low-lying roads through 3:45 AM CDT. Avoid flooded roads.
**Arizona:** A dangerous dust storm is affecting western Maricopa and eastern La Paz counties, including **I-10 (mile markers 64–116), US 60, and AZ 85**, with visibility below a quarter-mile and winds over **50 mph** through 11 PM MST. Do not drive into dust; if caught, pull completely off the road, turn off lights, and keep your foot off the brake. Flash flooding is also possible on **I-10 near Buckeye/Goodyear** and **I-8 between mile markers 125–134** overnight.
**Northwest Kansas/Southwest Nebraska:** Severe storms moving southeast at 40 mph may produce **60 mph wind gusts, penny-size hail, heavy rain, and possible road flooding** through 12:15 AM MDT/1:15 AM CDT, including near Benkelman, Stratton, Bird City, McDonald, and Atwood.
**Southeast Wisconsin:** Near Mukwonago, Vernon, Muskego, and New Berlin, severe storms may bring **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail** through 12:15 AM CDT. Watch for downed trees and debris on roads.
Send your weather or road reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
