NOAA expects above-average hurricane season in 2021
The 2021 hurricane season will be another busy one, according to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but probably not quite as busy as last year’s record-shattering season.
Heavy rains sweep across Louisiana, flooding homes and closing major highways
Heavy rains have swept across southern Louisiana, flooding homes, swamping cars and closing a major interstate.
Viral video shows 70-pound dog being picked up, swirled around by possible dust devil
Fortunately the dog was not hurt.
New Orleans tornado captured on video by Ring camera
The security footage, shared by Tyesha Reddix, showed strong winds, propelling rain and a tornado off in the distance.
Georgia families turning to tornado shelters in wake of violent storms
With violent storms hitting North Georgia this spring, more people are turning to tornado shelters to keep themselves and their loved one’s safe.
Federal disaster declared for Newnan after EF-4 tornado in March
President Joe Biden approved eight Georgia counties for a federal disaster declaration after a severe storm in March.
Douglas County park, road closed due to flooding
Mt. Vernon Road at Woodrow Wilson Park was closed on Wednesday because of the flooding.
Survey indicates tornadoes in Walton, Oglethorpe counties on Monday
National Weather Service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down in Oglethorpe and Walton counties on Monday.
Severe weather continues to threaten South after days of flooding, tornadoes
More storms are expected to continue hitting the southeastern United States Wednesday, after days of relentless severe weather has already left several areas with dangerous flooding and tornado damage.
EF-1 tornado tore through South Fulton on Monday, officials say
An EF-1 tornado tore through South Fulton on Monday leaving behind a trail of damage, the National Weather Service said.
Southern US braces for another round of severe weather after tornadoes cause damage, 2 deaths
The risk of severe weather continued Tuesday across much of the southern U.S. after tornadoes ripped through parts of the region on Sunday night and Monday — killing at least two people in Georgia.
Tornado confirmed in Douglas County, deadly storm causes damage southeast of Atlanta
Emergency officials said at least two people were killed in Georgia on Monday as the state prepares for a second day of severe weather.
Douglasville restaurant owner killed by falling tree during storm
A driver was killed by a falling tree that crushed his car in Douglasville during Monday morning's violent storm.
Trees down, debris strewn in South Fulton after storm
Parts of Atlanta and Fulton County are reporting damage from Monday morning's violent storm southwest of Atlanta.
Tornadoes rip through Mississippi leaving trail of damage in multiple cities
Multiple tornadoes were reported Sunday night across Mississippi, damaging buildings and causing downed trees and power lines.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled for most of north Georgia, severe threat weakens overnight
The FOX 5 Storm Team continues to track possible severe thunderstorms developing into Saturday night.
Newnan tornado resulted in $75 million in losses, insurance commissioner says
The tornadoes in Coweta County on March 26 resulted in more than $75 million in auto and home insurance claims, according to the Georgia Department of Insurance and Fire Safety.
Coast Guard searching for 12 people missing after ship capsizes in Gulf of Mexico
The US Coast Guard is searching by air and sea for 12 people who went missing after their boat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. Six of the 18 crew members have been rescued so far.
Tree struck, shattered by lightning outside Wisconsin high school, video shows
Incredible video shows a bolt of lightning striking a tree outside of a Wisconsin high school, scorching and shattering the evergreen on impact.
Teen killed after stepping on downed power line while trying to escape burning car in Spring Hill
A 17-year-old girl was killed Sunday after being electrocuted while trying to escape a burning car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.