UPDATE:

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect until 12:30 a.m.

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The local area is now under a tornado watch through 2 a.m., issued by the National Weather Service in the last hour.

The watch includes Polk, Paulding and Haralson Counties.

A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadic activity, and area residents should be aware of the threat.

Check back for additional information as it becomes available.