People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for north central and northeastern Georgia.

At 603 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Porter Springs to Pine Lake, and moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 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... Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Winder, Monroe, Jefferson, Commerce, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Homer, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Snellville, Suwanee, Buford, Lilburn, Loganville, Braselton, Auburn, Stone Mountain, and Flowery Branch.