Threats Of Hail, Damaging Winds Across The State Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until Wednesday night.

Severe weather is expected to continue across the state Tuesday and into Wednesday.

Governor Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergencyin preparation for severe thunderstorms across Georgia. 

Portions of Georgia could see as much as five inches of rain before conditions start to dry out Thursday. Georgia's Emergency Management Agency spokesman Ken Davis says to watch the forecast and beware flooded roads.

"If you can leave safely prior to the onset of flooding, do so. But certainly, do not go through standing water to enter a flooded area."

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for multiple counties until late Wednesday night.