An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:47 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Eastern Curry County and Josephine County.

The storms are expected to bring wind gusts of up to 30 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches).

"At 3:47 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Agness, or 27 miles northwest of Cave Junction, moving north at 10 mph," says the weather service. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible."

The weather service adds, "If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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