People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Electrical appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.

At 605 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lakewood Park, or near Atlanta, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Atlanta, Decatur, East Point, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Clarkston, Morrow, Hapeville, Avondale Estates, Lake City, Belvedere Park, North Decatur, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, North Druid Hills, Midtown, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Candler-Mcafee, Druid Hills, and North Atlanta.