Hammer down weather report 2026-08-25 04:00:53
⛈️ **South Dakota Road-Weather Update:** Severe thunderstorms are moving southeast at 40 mph across east-central South Dakota early this morning.
– **Kingsbury County:** Storms affecting the De Smet, Lake Preston, Badger, Hetland and Arlington areas through **3:30 AM CDT**. Expect wind gusts up to **60 mph** and quarter-size hail.
– **Clark and Hamlin counties:** Near Willow Lake, Collins Colony and Bryant through **3:15 AM CDT**, with **60 mph winds** and ping-pong-ball-size hail possible.
Avoid driving into the storms if possible. Strong crosswinds, blowing debris, downed trees, and hail can quickly make roads hazardous; pull into a sturdy shelter if conditions worsen.
Submit local reports: **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, HammerDownHeadlines.com, or HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
