Special Weather Statement

At 1027 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Friend, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Finney, southeastern Scott, western Ness and Lane Counties.