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Salem, Willamette Valley Get Overnight Thunder and Lightning Show

There have been no reports of damage or fires caused by lightning in the Willamette Valley or Oregon Coast Range as of 12:45 a.m. Also no power outages have been reported. lightning

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The National Weather Service radar at 12:45 a.m. showed a strong band of thunderstorms rolling slowly through the Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast range.

In the Salem-Keizer area, light rain and small hail began to fall from the storm at around 12:30 p.m.

Manhunt Underway for Suicidal Man East of Salem

UPDATE: Police have called off their search for the man they were looking for. If you see any suspicious activity in this area call police.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com has learned that Oregon State Police and other agencies are trying to capture what they believe to be a suicidal man in the area of Deer Park Drive SE just east of Salem.

Police on scene tell Salem-News.com that the man has attempted to jump into traffic on Highway 22 near the Deer Park Drive exit.