Hammer down weather report 2026-08-20 22:01:00

🚨 **Tornado Warning—Minnesota:** A tornado-capable storm near **Litchfield** is moving southeast at 20 mph, affecting Forest City, Darwin, Dassel and Litchfield through **9:15 PM CDT**. **Do not drive into the warned area—seek sturdy shelter immediately and check NWS for the latest information.**

**Flash flooding:**
• **Albuquerque, NM:** Flooding is ongoing in arroyos, streets, underpasses and low-lying areas. Avoid flooded roads on **I-25 (MM 218–225 and 228–233)** and **I-40 (MM 160–173)** near Albuquerque, Sandia Heights and Carnuel. Up to 2 inches has fallen; warnings run through **10:15 PM MDT**.
• **Arkansas:** Malvern, Rockport, Perla and Gifford could see rapidly worsening flooding, with 3–5 inches per hour possible through **10:45 PM CDT**.
• **Mississippi:** Eupora, Kilmichael, Walthall, Lodi and Chester have received 3–5 inches, with another 2–4 inches possible through **11 PM CDT**.
• **Pennsylvania:** Small-stream flooding is occurring around Ambler, Chestnut Hill, North Wales, Flourtown and Blue Bell after 2–3 inches of rain; avoid low-lying roads through **1:45 AM EDT**.
• **Illinois:** River flooding may affect roads near Monticello on the Sangamon River, and near Beardstown and Havana on the Illinois River; Havana is forecast to reach moderate flooding Saturday evening.

**Severe thunderstorms:** Damaging **60–70 mph winds** and large hail may down trees, block roads and damage vehicles across parts of **Minnesota, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama/Tennessee, North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.**
• **Nebraska:** McCook, Indianola and Bartley face golf-ball-size hail and 60 mph winds through **10 PM CDT**.
• **Arkansas:** Storms near Arkadelphia, Sparkman and surrounding Clark, Dallas, Hot Spring, Calhoun and Ouachita counties include winds up to **70 mph** through **9:45 PM CDT**.
• **Mississippi:** Numerous storms from Kosciusko and Louisville to Philadelphia, Newton, Laurel and Bay Springs can produce 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail through **9:45 PM CDT**.
• **Alabama/Tennessee:** 60 mph wind threats include the Winchester, Huntland, Stevenson and Sewanee area, plus **I-65 near mile marker 1** by Lawrenceburg/Loretto, through **9:45 PM CDT**.
• **Carolinas:** 60 mph winds and hail threaten Hendersonville and Lake Norman, NC, and Landrum, Campobello and Lake Bowen, SC, through **10:30 PM EDT**.

Never drive through floodwater, and be prepared for sudden stops, debris, fallen trees, hail, and power lines. Submit weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.