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

At 1206 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Shannon, or 7 miles east of Rome, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea 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... Rome, Adairsville, Kingston, Cassville, Shannon, and Pinson.