What does the wind chill mean and how long can it take to get frostbite?
When the wind chill drops to dangerous levels, frostbite can set in faster than you might think.
Georgia weather closings for Jan. 16, 2024
Once again, school districts in Georgia are having to make the decision whether or not to keep schools open because of severe weather.
Arctic freeze continues to swarm parts of US with below-zero temperatures
The dangerous winter conditions have led to widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the country.
Family holds funeral for man crushed by tree during Clayton County storm
Family and friends said their final goodbyes to the man killed by a falling tree in Clayton County during Tuesday's storms. The funeral for 78-year-old Herbert Williams was held in Riverdale on Sunday.
Recovery in Spalding County a year after powerful tornadoes
It’s been a year since a tornado outbreak produced by powerful storms rolled through Troup, Merewether, and Spalding counties.
2023 was the warmest on record, experts say
There is also a possibility that 2024 could be even warmer than 2023.
What makes a blizzard different from an ordinary snowstorm?
There are three criteria a snow storm must reach to become an official blizzard, and the amount of snowfall isn't one of them.
Live Atlanta weather alerts: Severe weather threat prompts Storm Alert Day
The FOX 5 Storm Team has declared a Storm Alert Day due to the threat of inclement weather from a powerful front moving through on Friday.
Atlanta severe weather timeline: Rain, damaging winds, tornadoes possible
Severe weather continues to threaten Atlanta and north Georgia with rain, damaging winds and a chance of tornadoes for Friday. Let's talk about a timeline.
Atlanta weather | Severe storm threat Friday; arctic blast to follow
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat on Friday that could bring heavy rains and the chance for dangerous tornadoes.
School closings announced ahead of expected severe weather in Georgia Friday
School districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are preparing for a severe weather threat on Friday. Some are opting to close, delay, or move to online learning as a result.
Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week
Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.
Rescues underway at mobile home park in Newton County
First responders are racing against time to rescue residents trapped in a mobile home park that has been inundated by floodwaters in Newton County.
Georgia weather: School systems delayed after severe storms
Many Georgia schools are delaying the start of classes while their counties deal with the aftermath of Tuesday's storms.
Massive winter storm batters US as damage and heavy snow close roads and schools
A sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by power outages after a winter storm
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that winter storms cause about $1.9 billion in damage on average every year.
Atlanta weather: All warnings, watches have been cleared from north, central Georgia
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a huge storm system that's bringing strong to severe thunderstorms to Georgia on Tuesday.
Man killed by tree during storm in Clayton County, officials say
A falling tree killed a man during storms across the metro Atlanta area, according to Clayton County police.
Video: Tornado causes damage after touching down in Panama City Beach
As daylight broke along Florida’s panhandle, residents in Panama City Beach got a glimpse of the damage left behind after a tornado touched down Tuesday morning.
Severe storm impacts Georgia schools: Closures, delays and remote learning announcements
Georgia schools are taking precautions Tuesday in response to inclement weather.