1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A gust to 60 MPH was reported near Palma. About 100 feet of roofing was blown off the IGA store near Possum Trot. Telephone poles were down at Benton.
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