Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Harney County early Sunday evening [Video]

The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:46 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Harney County.

Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 55 mph.

“At 4:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Buck Springs, or 38 miles west of Burns, moving east at 30 mph,” states the weather service. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

Expect strong thunderstorms in Emigrant Butte around 5:10 p.m.

According to the weather service, “If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.”

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