People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

At 657 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Bowdon, or 12 miles west of Carrollton, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Carrollton, Bowdon, Mount Zion, Ephesus, Roopville, John Tanner State Park, Tyus, and Blackjack Mountain.