Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Losses from Hurricane Idalia expected to top $10 billion
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Clean up in Georgia begins after Idalia
The storm brought heavy winds and rain to portions of the Peach State. Crews could be seen clearing downed trees and attempting to restore power lines.
The storm brought heavy winds and rain to portions of the Peach State. Crews could be seen clearing downed trees and attempting to restore power lines.
Gov. Kemp holds press conference after Hurricane Idalia hits Georgia
Kemp is holding a press briefing on Thursday to provide updates on the ongoing response efforts following Hurricane Idalia and other "pressing state matters."
Kemp is holding a press briefing on Thursday to provide updates on the ongoing response efforts following Hurricane Idalia and other "pressing state matters."
'That car is flying!' Wild video shows Idalia-fueled tornado flip car in S.C.
Dramatic video shows the moment a vehicle, propelled by a strong gust of wind, flies into the air before crashing down onto another car.
Dramatic video shows the moment a vehicle, propelled by a strong gust of wind, flies into the air before crashing down onto another car.
Idalia grounds more than 100 flights in and out of Atlanta
Idalia forced airlines to delay and cancel thousands of flights around the southeast. Air carriers grounded more than 100 flights in and out of Atlanta, leaving frustrated travelers scrambling to figure out how to make it to their destinations.
Idalia forced airlines to delay and cancel thousands of flights around the southeast. Air carriers grounded more than 100 flights in and out of Atlanta, leaving frustrated travelers scrambling to figure out how to make it to their destinations.
Man goes overboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship as Hurricane Idalia passed through Cuba
A man is missing after going overboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas cruise ship Tuesday night as it passed Cuba, according to the U.S. Coast Guard and the cruise line.
A man is missing after going overboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas cruise ship Tuesday night as it passed Cuba, according to the U.S. Coast Guard and the cruise line.
Idalia's wrath continues across Southeast with flooding in Charleston following historic Florida landfall
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
Idalia hits Georgia
Hurricane Idalia struck Georgia after making landfall in Florida Wednesday morning. Most of the damage has been isolated to southern Georgia where high winds and heavy rain caused trees to uproot. Here's a look at the damage.
Hurricane Idalia struck Georgia after making landfall in Florida Wednesday morning. Most of the damage has been isolated to southern Georgia where high winds and heavy rain caused trees to uproot. Here's a look at the damage.
Impacts from Idalia in Florida, Georgia
Idalia made landfall as a powerful hurricane and tracked along the Big Bend area and into south Georgia. Here is a look at the damage and the latest on the storm as it continues its track.
Idalia made landfall as a powerful hurricane and tracked along the Big Bend area and into south Georgia. Here is a look at the damage and the latest on the storm as it continues its track.
Tracking Idalia: FOX 5 Storm Team update
The eye of the storm has crossed into southern Georgia after making landfall on the Florida Coast. The storm continues to track across our state.
The eye of the storm has crossed into southern Georgia after making landfall on the Florida Coast. The storm continues to track across our state.
100-year-old oak tree falls on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' mansion in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Casey DeSantis shared a photo of a 100-year-old oak tree that fell on the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
Casey DeSantis shared a photo of a 100-year-old oak tree that fell on the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
Many flights canceled between Atlanta, Florida as result of Hurricane Idalia
Multiple flights between Atlanta and Florida have been canceled because of Hurricane Idalia.
Multiple flights between Atlanta and Florida have been canceled because of Hurricane Idalia.
'St. Elmo's fire' seen in crazy Air Force video
An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
Flash Flood Warning: Deluge forces road closures, flooding
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for multiple metro Atlanta counties and has caused problems for busy roadways on Tuesday.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for multiple metro Atlanta counties and has caused problems for busy roadways on Tuesday.
Red Cross, Georgia Power gear up to help in wake of Idalia
Georgia Power and the Red Cross are sending teams to the southern and southeastern parts of the state to restore service once it goes out.
Georgia Power and the Red Cross are sending teams to the southern and southeastern parts of the state to restore service once it goes out.
South Georgia and Coastal Georgia braces for Idalia's arrival
For the first time this year, coastal Georgia is facing the threat of tropical trouble.
For the first time this year, coastal Georgia is facing the threat of tropical trouble.
Speedways in Atlanta, Charlotte open camping facilities for Idalia evacuees
Two major NASCAR racetracks in The South are opening up its facilities to provide space for Idalia evacuees.
Two major NASCAR racetracks in The South are opening up its facilities to provide space for Idalia evacuees.