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

At 306 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Alexanders Mill, or near Hiawassee, moving northeast at 15 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... Hiawassee, Young Harris, Brasstown Bald, Track Rock, Gumlog, Macedonia, and Alexanders Mill.