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.

A line of storms will move into metro Atlanta on Saturday and Sunday with hail, damaging winds and tornadoes possible. Here's what to know about the causes of tornadoes, and the alerts for watches, warnings and emergencies.

Ahead of severe storms expected to hit Saturday and Sunday, several shelters are opening across North Georgia for residents in need.