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At 614 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Shoulderbone, or 9 miles northwest of Sparta, moving northeast at 15 mph.
Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include White Plains, Springfield, and Shoulderbone.

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.