Hammer down weather report 2026-08-25 20:01:01

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

– **Southeast Colorado:** Severe storms are affecting rural parts of Bent, Prowers, Cheyenne, Otero, Las Animas and Pueblo counties through **6:15–7 PM MDT**. Expect **60 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail**—up to **2-inch hail near Higbee**—and torrential rain that may flood roads. **Highway 385 between mile markers 136 and 144** is included in the Cheyenne County warning. Hail can quickly make roads slick like ice.

– **Southeast Wyoming / Nebraska Panhandle:** A storm near **La Grange and Albin** is moving southeast at 30 mph through **6:30 PM MDT**, with **70 mph winds and half-dollar-size hail**. Expect slick roads from accumulating hail and possible tree debris.

– **Northeast New Mexico:** Severe storms from near **Nara Visa to southeast of Logan** are moving southeast at 25 mph through **6:45 PM MDT**, capable of **60 mph winds and small hail**. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Quay County, including Logan and Tucumcari, until **10 PM MDT**.

– **Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles:** Severe storms are moving southeast at 30 mph through **7:45 PM CDT**, affecting areas near **Guymon, Dalhart, Dumas, Stratford and Hartley**. Gusts to **60 mph** and torrential rain may cause flash flooding and dangerous road conditions.

– **Minnesota / Northwest Wisconsin:** A severe storm moving east at 25 mph through **7:45 PM CDT** may bring **60 mph winds and half-dollar-size hail** to Pine County, Minnesota, and Burnett, Douglas and Washburn counties in Wisconsin. A severe thunderstorm watch continues until **10 PM CDT** for Chisago County, Minnesota, and Barron, Polk and Rusk counties in Wisconsin.

– **Southeast Louisiana:** Near **Napoleonville, Supreme, Labadieville and Paincourtville**, a storm moving southwest at 15 mph may produce **70 mph winds and golf-ball-size hail** through **7:15 PM CDT**. Avoid driving during the core of the storm due to potential vehicle damage and downed trees.

– **South Central Georgia:** Heavy thunderstorm rain is causing or may soon cause ponding and minor flooding in and around **Moultrie, Lakeland, Nashville, Pavo and Ray City** through **10:45 PM EDT**. Central Colquitt and southwestern Cook counties have received **1–2 inches of rain**. Never drive through flooded or low-lying roads.

– **Coastal Washington County, Maine:** Dense fog may reduce visibility to **one-quarter mile or less** through **9 AM EDT Wednesday**. Slow down, use headlights, and leave extra following distance.

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