Several counties across metro Atlanta are opening emergency storm shelters ahead of severe storms moving in overnight. Severe Weather Team 2 has been tracking severe storms with the potential for strong tornadoes and damaging winds across north Georgia for several days and telling people to identify their safe place.

Troup County, which is in a heightened risk for severe weather, was hit hard by an EF-3 tornado almost two years on March 26, 2023. Emergency management officials said they don’t want to be caught off guard again.