Hammer down weather report 2026-08-18 19:00:56
⚠️ **Tornado Warning — Wisconsin:** A tornado-capable storm near **Columbus and Fall River** is moving east at 40 mph. Avoid travel in Columbia, Dane and Dodge counties through **6:30 PM CDT**; seek sturdy shelter immediately if you are in the warning area.
**Severe storms:**
• **Southern/eastern Wisconsin:** Damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail are affecting areas including Madison, Watertown, Fond du Lac, West Bend and Hartford through 6:30–6:45 PM CDT. Expect downed trees, debris and sudden visibility drops.
• **Florida:** 60 mph winds, hail and torrential rain threaten roads around Crescent City, Bunnell, Interlachen and Fort McCoy through 7:30 PM EDT. Flooding and water-covered streets are possible near Gainesville, Keystone Heights and Pomona Park through 8:30 PM EDT. Panhandle storms near Marianna, Blountstown, Quincy and Chipley may also produce 60 mph winds.
• **Alabama/Mississippi:** Severe storms with 60 mph winds and hail may affect I-65 near Stockton, AL, plus Wilmer, AL and the Heidelberg/De Soto area of Mississippi.
• **Southwest Minnesota:** Near Edgerton and Hardwick, expect 60 mph winds and half-dollar-size hail through 6:30 PM CDT.
**Flooding:** Minor flooding along the **Vermilion River near Danville, Illinois/Indiana** may affect secondary roads through just after midnight. In Colorado, flash flooding and debris flows remain possible near the **Aspen Acres burn scar** Wednesday afternoon and evening.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until **10 PM CDT** for parts of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Never drive through flooded roads, slow down for heavy rain and wind, and avoid routes with downed trees or debris.
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