The Storm Prediction Center notes that Metro Atlanta -- and much of the state of Georgia -- has a 30 to 44 percent chance of experiencing a severe storm within 25 miles of a given point.

ATLANTA - Metro Atlanta will see partly sunny skies and mild temperatures Thursday, with highs in the low to mid-70s. While most areas will stay dry, a wave of showers and storms could move into southwestern counties between 4 and 8 p.

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.

Georgia Power is gearing up for the severe weather expected to hit over the weekend. Spokesperson Matthew Kent told Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers that crews are in place right now across the state and ready to respond wherever the storm may hit.

Georgia Power, which serves about 2.8 million customers, is bringing in extra staff to respond to possible storm damage.