Severe weather alerts issued for Georgia, warming up ahead of next storm chance.

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for several counties in north Georgia, including Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth, Dawson, Pickens, Bartow, Murray, Floyd, Whitfield, Walker, Gordon, and Chattooga. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Alabama and Georgia until 9 a.m. Viewers in Rome report several power lines down due to the weather. Most of northwest Georgia and metro Atlanta are under a Level 1 of 5 severe weather threat risk, while several counties are under a Level 2 of 5 severe weather threat risk.