Hammer down weather report 2026-08-24 20:00:55
🚗 **Road-Weather Update: Severe storms and flash flooding are affecting parts of the central Plains and Colorado this evening.**
**Colorado:** Life-threatening flash flooding is occurring or expected near Beulah and San Isabel, including the Middle Aspen Acres Burn Scar, through **8:30 PM MDT**. Heavy rain has already fallen, with debris flows possible in area drainages. Avoid Northcreek Road and any flooded or debris-covered roads—turn around, don’t drive through water.
A separate severe storm near northeastern Pueblo, Pueblo Airport, Boone, Hanover and Truckton is moving southeast at **35 mph** with wind gusts up to **60 mph** through **6:15 PM MDT**. Expect sudden crosswinds, downed limbs, and possible road obstructions.
**Nebraska:** A severe thunderstorm is impacting northwestern Cherry County, including **Highway 61 between mile markers 195 and 221**, through **7:45 PM CDT**. Gusts to **60 mph**, half-dollar-size hail, and torrential rain may create dangerous visibility and flash-flooding conditions. Do not drive through flooded roadways.
**North Dakota:** Severe thunderstorms with **60 mph winds** and large hail are moving east to southeast across Foster, Stutsman and Kidder counties through **7:45 PM CDT**. Use caution near Glenfield, Grace City, Bordulac, Pingree, Medina and Tappen; hail can damage vehicles and strong winds may bring debris onto roads.
**South Dakota:** A severe storm near Bunker, moving toward Capa, brings **60 mph winds** and ping-pong-ball-size hail through **7:45 PM CDT**. Avoid travel in northwestern Jones and southwestern Stanley counties if possible.
Slow down, increase following distance, avoid flooded roads, and pull off safely away from trees if hail or damaging winds make driving unsafe. Submit weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
