ATLANTA — Strong storms downed trees and power lines, damaged buildings and spawned at least one confirmed tornado in Georgia Thursday afternoon.

A dangerous, long-track tornado that carved a path of destruction across Alabama earlier Thursday moved into west Georgia around 4:40 p.m. The storm was first warned around 1:30 p.m.

At least five people were killed in Alabama when tornadoes moved through Thursday afternoon.

To stay up to date on the developing severe weather, make sure to charge your devices, download the 95.5 WSB app and enable weather alerts for your area.

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