Hammer down weather report 2026-08-18 20:01:03
🚨 **Tornado danger in southeastern Wisconsin:** Tornado Warnings remain in effect for Milwaukee County until **7:30 PM CDT** and Waukesha County until **7:15 PM CDT**. Tornadic storms are moving southeast at 35–45 mph near Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, New Berlin and Muskego. **Do not drive into the warned area—seek sturdy shelter immediately and check NWS updates for the latest information.** Severe storms across the Milwaukee–Racine area may also produce 60 mph winds through 7:45 PM CDT.
• **Alabama:** 60 mph wind gusts may affect **I-10 and I-65 near Mobile**, including Midtown Mobile, Tillmans Corner and Theodore, through 7:45 PM CDT. Another severe storm is affecting Greene and Sumter counties. Expect downed trees or debris and avoid stopping beneath trees.
• **Minnesota/Kansas/Michigan/Florida Panhandle:** Severe storms may bring 60 mph winds and damaging hail near Rushmore/Worthington, MN; Great Bend and Pawnee Rock, KS; Benzie County, MI; and Blountstown, Wewahitchka and Bristol, FL. Pull off only at a safe, sheltered location if hail or strong winds hit.
• **Iowa and southwest Minnesota:** A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until midnight CDT. Central, northern and northwest Iowa could see damaging winds up to 70 mph and hail up to 2 inches; severe storms are also possible in southwest Minnesota.
• **Florida flooding:** Heavy rain has caused or may cause water-covered roads in parts of north and northeast Florida, including around Crescent City, Interlachen, Keystone Heights, Bunnell, High Springs, Salt Springs and Orange Springs. An additional 1–2 inches of rain is possible; advisories run through 8:30–9 PM EDT. **Turn around, don’t drown.**
• **Indiana/Illinois river flooding:** Flooding along the Wabash and White rivers is closing or threatening many local roads. Watch for high water near **SR-234 by Lodi**, **I-465/River Road near Nora**, **SR-157 between Worthington and Bloomfield**, **SR-257 south of Washington**, and River Road near Vincennes. Some county roads are under several feet of water; river flooding continues at some locations into late August. Never drive around barricades.
• **North Carolina:** Heavy rain has produced 1.5–3 inches near Boones Crossroads in Northampton County, with more rain possible through 10:30 PM EDT. Expect ponding on low-lying roads.
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