Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Wallowa County Monday [Video]

A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:16 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. for Wallowa County.

Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are probable.

“At 2:16 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Imnaha, or 26 miles east of Enterprise, moving east at 15 mph,” according to the weather service. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

The weather service adds, “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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