People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Warren, southeastern Hancock, western Glascock and northwestern Washington Counties through 615 PM EST ... At 522 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Deepstep, or 11 miles northwest of Sandersville, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Mitchell, Deepstep, Edge Hill, Edgehill, Hamburg State Park, Shoals, Jewell, Warthen, Beall Springs, Linton, Mayfield, Agricola, and Hebron. MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH