Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency across Georgia ahead of severe storms moving in late Saturday night and overnight Sunday. The state of emergency went into effect at Noon on Saturday and runs until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency as Georgia braces for severe storms on Sunday morning.The order gives emergency officials permission to mobilize extra resources. The order will end at midnight on Tuesday.

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.