(WSPA) ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency ahead of the severe weather expected tonight. In a media release, Kemp stated that the statement was issued in response to weather prediction upgrading North and West Georgia areas to an “enhanced risk” level due to potential tornadoes and dangerous winds.

Georgia was put under a State of Emergency before severe storms impacted the state overnight Sunday. GEORGIA, — Governor Brian P. Kemp placed Georgia under a statewide State of Emergency before severe storms brought strong winds, lightning and possible tornadoes to the state overnight Sunday.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm’s approach on Sunday. We caught up with neighbors in Folkston, who began stocking up on food and supplies Saturday.