Sat Mar 15 06:50:00 UTC 2025: ## High Risk of Tornadoes Prompts Severe Weather Warning in Western Georgia

**Atlanta, GA** – Western Georgia counties, including Cobb, Douglas, Bartow, and Coweta, are under a level 4 severe weather threat, the National Weather Service announced Friday. This signifies a very high risk of damaging winds and tornadoes. The rest of North Georgia faces a level 3 risk.

While rain is expected Saturday morning, the severe weather is not anticipated until Saturday night. Residents are urged to prepare now. The NWS emphasizes the difference between a Tornado Watch (conditions are favorable for tornado development; stay alert and review emergency plans) and a Tornado Warning (a tornado has been sighted or detected; seek immediate shelter).

Several counties have already opened emergency shelters:

* **DeKalb County:** Four severe weather centers will open at 8 p.m. Saturday.
* **Carroll County:** A temporary shelter opens at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Sheriff’s Office Training Room (997 Newnan Road), closing at 6 a.m. Sunday. No cots or bedding are provided; the building lacks a generator. Pet carriers are required for animals. Those needing medical devices can seek shelter at any Tanner Medical Center.
* **Coweta County:** Change Church on Broad Street in Grantville will open its basement for shelter at 8 p.m. Saturday. Bring personal supplies.
* **Pickens County:** A shelter will open in the basement of the County Administration building (1266 East Church Street, Jasper) if a tornado watch is issued; notification will be via Facebook.

The article concludes with general safety advice for residents should a tornado strike their area (this information was omitted from the summary for brevity but is available in the original text). Residents are encouraged to know their county and location for accurate warning dissemination.

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