Hammer down weather report 2026-08-09 04:00:50
⚠️ **Severe thunderstorms affecting parts of South Dakota and northwest Iowa early this morning.**
– **South Dakota:** Faulk and Spink counties, including Northville, Cresbard, Chelsea and Devoe, face 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Storm moving southeast at 25 mph; warning expires **3:15 AM CDT**.
– **Iowa:** Northwestern Clay and east-central O’Brien counties, including near Sutherland, Everly, Royal and Spencer, face 60 mph winds and half-dollar-size hail. Storm moving northeast at 20 mph; warning expires **3:45 AM CDT**.
Avoid driving into storm cores if possible—large hail can damage vehicles, and damaging winds may down trees or create debris hazards. Pull over in a sturdy shelter if conditions become dangerous; do not stop under trees.
Send weather reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
