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Special Weather Statement

Issued at Wed 9:26 PM May. 27
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 926 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Paulina, or 42 miles south of Mitchell, moving west at 45 mph.
Hazard: Pea size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Crook County.

Recommended Action

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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