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

At 1201 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Robbinsville, or 6 miles southwest of Town Of Santeetlah, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Lake Santeetlah, Cheoah, and Nantahala.