The National Weather Service has warned that severe weather is expected across Georgia, with the northwest corner and its western border along the Alabama line under a level 3 of 5 risk for severe weather. The city of Atlanta, along with a wide swath of the state, is at a level 2 risk, while the southeast corner, including Vidalia, is under level 1 threat. The storms are expected to move in from the west after midnight and through the morning and into midday, bringing potential tornadoes and damaging wind with gusts over 60 mph, or exceeding 70 mph in some areas. A tornado watch is in effect for far northwestern Georgia counties including Catoosa, Dade, Whitfield and Walker.