Hammer down weather report 2026-08-20 01:00:55
**ROAD-WEATHER UPDATE: TORNADO WARNING — Northern Graves County, Kentucky, until 12:15 AM CDT.** A radar-confirmed tornado-producing line is moving east at 45 mph from near Lone Oak toward Mayfield. Do not drive into the warned area—seek sturdy shelter immediately and check the NWS for the latest information.
• **Western KY/southern IL/southeast MO:** Severe storms through 12:15 AM CDT may produce wind gusts up to 70 mph, small hail, downed trees, and debris around Cairo, La Center, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Barlow, Sikeston, Oran, and Benton. Flash flooding is also affecting roads, streets, underpasses, and low spots; 1–2 inches of rain has fallen, with up to another inch possible through early morning.
• **Central Illinois:** Flash flooding is impacting I-57 between mile markers 218 and 233, including the Champaign-Urbana area. Up to 3 inches of rain has fallen; the warning lasts until 2:45 AM CDT.
• **Arizona:** A severe thunderstorm near Phoenix is producing 60 mph winds, affecting I-10 and I-17 through 10:30 PM MST. Flash flooding near Florence continues until 12:30 AM MST after 1–1.5 inches of rain, with more possible.
• **Indiana:** Flooded and closed roads are reported near Frankton in northern Madison County after up to 3 inches of rain; low-water crossings may be impassable through 8 AM EDT. Additional flooding and road ponding are possible around Indianapolis, Terre Haute, New Castle, and nearby communities overnight.
• **West Tennessee, southeast Missouri, and northeast Arkansas:** Severe thunderstorm watches remain in effect until 3 AM CDT. Be prepared for rapidly changing driving conditions.
Never drive through flooded roads, slow down for standing water and high winds, and watch for fallen trees or debris. Send local reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**
