Hurricanes

Stone Mountain emergency crews are assessing severe storm damage after a massive tree smashed into a residential home, splitting the garage in half. Post-Tropical Storm Isaias triggered a High Wind Warning, knocking out power to tens of thousands of residents across Georgia. Officials urge everyone to stay off flooded roadways as heavy rain and dangerous wind gusts persist.   

Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias brought gusty winds and heavy rain to Georgia, knocking out power to tens of thousands. Wind gusts topped 68 miles per hour in Macon while heavy rainfall created standing water on Interstate 75 in Henry County. Officials caution that tornado risks will increase across Eastern Georgia throughout the afternoon.   

Metro Atlanta faces dangerous tropical weather as heavy rain and wind gusts over 60 mph push into Georgia. Over 50,000 power outages have been recorded across the state, with Quitman County seeing over 93 percent of residents in the dark. Drivers on Interstate 75 in Henry County encounter standing water and hazardous conditions.   

Post-tropical cyclone Isaias knocked out power to 45,000 Georgia residents and triggered severe wind gusts up to 66 miles an hour alongside flash flood and tornado risks across the region.   

Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane Friday morning, with estimated maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. The National Hurricane Center upgraded the storm after Hurricane Hunter aircraft gathered additional data following the 8 a.m. advisory. Isaias is expected to remain a Category 3 hurricane at landfall. FOX 5 Atlanta Chief Meteorologist Joanne Feldman has the update. 

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Isaias threatens the state with heavy rain, severe flooding, and 50 mph wind gusts starting Friday night.

Georgia officials declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Isaias strengthened to a Category 2 storm in the Gulf, threatening the region with heavy rain, high winds and tornadoes.