Published on: July 5, 2017 at 1:45 PM

At 1:42 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Ardmore, or 12 miles southwest of Fayetteville, moving
northeast at 25 mph. An additional cluster of strong thunderstorms
was located near Elkton, moving east at 25 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Meridianville, Moores Mill, Hazel Green,
Ardmore, Petersburg, Tims Ford Lake, Lincoln and Hurdlow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Strong gusty winds will be capable of knocking down small tree limbs
along with other small unsecured items. Seek safe shelter until this
storm has passed.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike several miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a
safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.