Tens of millions of people living in the Southeast and Midwest face a risk of tornadoes this weekend, forecasters said.

A “significant” EF2 or higher tornado could spin up with this weekend’s storms, and weather experts are urging residents to be prepared. A large portion of Georgia’s north and western half, including the state’s southwest corner,

A dangerous severe weather outbreak is expected to begin late Friday as a powerful storm system moves into the Plains. Strong tornadoes, destructive winds, large hail and intense lightning are all likely threats.