Severe weather is bearing down on Georgia today, with portions of north and central Georgia facing significant threats through the afternoon hours.

The National Weather Service has issued a Level 2 threat for severe weather, with the highest risk concentrated across central Georgia. The peak danger window runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to meteorologists.

Damaging wind gusts pose the primary threat, with speeds potentially reaching 40 to 60 miles per hour. The strongest storms will also bring frequent lightning strikes and hail up to quarter-size. While tornado activity remains possible, wind damage represents the most immediate concern for residents.

The severe weather outlook shows scattered shower and thunderstorm activity expected throughout the day. Central Georgia faces the

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