Hammer down weather report 2026-08-19 04:00:55
đźš— **Road-Weather Update**
**South Dakota:** A severe thunderstorm near Millboro is moving southeast at 30 mph through 3:15 AM CDT, affecting Millboro, Keyapaha, Clearfield, and Dog Ear Lake. Expect wind gusts up to 60 mph and half-dollar-size hail—hazards that can damage vehicles, down trees, and create sudden road obstructions. Avoid stopping under trees and slow down if caught in heavy rain or hail.
**Kansas City region:** A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 4 AM CDT for parts of northeast Kansas and west-central Missouri, including Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Leavenworth, and Independence. Be prepared for rapidly changing driving conditions and possible damaging storms.
**Central Illinois into northwest Indiana:** Flood Watches begin this afternoon and continue through late tonight for a broad area including Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign, Decatur, Pontiac, Vermilion County, and Benton County, Indiana. Repeated storms could produce localized 2–5 inches of rain in central Illinois, with rainfall rates over 1–2 inches possible farther east. Roads, streets, low-water crossings, and poor-drainage areas may flood. Never drive through flooded roadways—turn around if water covers the road.
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