Hammer down weather report 2026-08-25 00:00:57
🚗 **Road-Weather Update: Dakotas, Minnesota, Nebraska & Wyoming**
**South Dakota:** Severe storms are affecting parts of central, northeastern and south-central SD. Damaging wind gusts up to **70 mph** and large hail are possible near **White River, Wood, Butte Creek, Horse Creek and Swift Bear** through **11:15 PM CDT**. Additional storms with **60 mph winds** are moving southeast toward **Claremont, Langford, Pierpont, Columbia and Aberdeen**, with warnings lasting until **midnight CDT**. Avoid driving near trees, unsecured debris and hail; pull off the road safely if visibility drops or winds become dangerous.
**Jones County, SD:** Heavy rain is causing or may soon cause flooding around **Murdo, Okaton and Capa** through **1:45 AM CDT**. Low-lying roads, creeks and crossings may flood—**never drive through water-covered roads.**
**Nebraska/Wyoming:** A line of severe storms moving east at **45 mph** may bring **60 mph wind gusts** around **Torrington, Morrill, Lingle, La Grange and Lyman** through **10:15 PM MDT**. Wind damage can occur before rain arrives; use caution on exposed roads and avoid downed trees or power lines.
**Northwest Minnesota & eastern North Dakota:** A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until **1 AM CDT** for areas including **Fargo, Grand Forks, Moorhead, Crookston and Thief River Falls**. Be prepared for rapidly changing driving conditions if storms develop.
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