The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 8:05 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 8:45 p.m. for Jackson County.

The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch).

"At 8:05 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Grouse Gap Snow Park, or 12 miles south of Ashland, moving northeast at 15 mph," says the weather service. "Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees."

Locations impacted by the warning include Ashland, Pilot Rock, I 5 Siskiyou Summit, Mount Ashland Snow Park, Emigrant Lake, Grouse Gap Snow Park, Siskiyou Summit and Hilt.

The weather service states, "For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building."

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