The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:52 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Baker County.

The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).

"At 4:52 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Elk Creek Campground, or 32 miles east of John Day, moving west at 10 mph," according to the weather service. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible."

Expect strong thunderstorms in Elk Creek Campground around 5 p.m.

The weather service comments, "If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.

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