National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Jackson County, predicting 60 mph winds and 1" hail.

On Friday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Jackson County, predicting damaging winds of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch). The warning was in effect until 4:45 p.m. and impacted Winchester, Huntland, Francisco, Beans Creek, Jericho, Maxwell, and Belvidere. Residents were advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for their safety.