A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 11:51 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 12:30 p.m. for Malheur County.

Brace for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

"At 11:51 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Mendi Suri, or 14 miles northwest of McDermitt, moving east at 10 mph," says the weather service. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible."

The weather service adds, "If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building."

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