If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

At 1250 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northwest of Velma, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 30 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Elmore City, Velma, Katie, Foster, Tatums, Ratliff City, Hennepin, Pooleville, and Pernell.