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 603 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Abingdon, moving east at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Marion... Chilhowie... Whitetop... Adwolf... Thomas Bridge... Mount Rogers Summit... and Quarry.