At least 1 Georgian dead amid severe thunderstorms: Gov. Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp confirmed at least one death during Saturday night's round of severe thunderstorms.

What we know:

According to GEMA, it happened in Banks County when a tree fell on a car.

Gov. Kemp tweeted his condolences to "the loved ones of a Georgian tragically lost" during Saturday's severe weather. He did not identify the victim.

"As we keep them in our thoughts, we’re also praying for the first responders rushing to help those affected by this strong weather system and the safety of those in its path," his tweet continued.

PHOTOS: Trees come crashing down during severe thunderstorms across metro Atlanta

Multiple counties across middle Georgia remained under a severe thunderstorm warning into the late evening.

There was also a severe thunderstorm watch in place for most other areas until 9 p.m.

Throughout the evening, the National Weather Service issued the following Special Weather Statement: "People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning."

Click here for the latest weather alert messages. If the severe weather continues to escalate, you can expect live updates from FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey on the FOX LOCAL App.

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When will it start raining?

The FOX 5 Storm Team anticipated inclement weather to begin in some areas as early as 4 p.m. We could experience damaging winds until 11 p.m.

If you have pictures or video of storm damage in your area, you can submit them for consideration through the FOX 5 Weather app or email them to newstipsatlanta@fox.com.

Watch vs. Warning | What's the difference?

Dig deeper:

A watch means that conditions are favorable for a hazardous event to occur, while a warning means the event is occurring or imminent and requires immediate action.

Severe weather watches vs. warnings

When severe weather is forecasted in your area, you're likely to receive one of two types of alerts: A watch, or a warning. What's the difference between a severe weather watch and a warning? FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Jonathan Stacey breaks it down.