Severe Weather

The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the significant severe weather threat for Georgia from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Here's what you need to know:

On Friday afternoon, the threat level for western Georgia, which includes the counties of Cobb, Douglas, Bartow and Coweta, was increased to level 4.

New data finds $33 trillion in U.S. homes are at a major risk from fire, flood and wind. These metro areas face the highest-valued properties at risk.

The tornado that touched down early Monday morning in Seminole County, Florida had peak winds of 115 mph, which is comparable to the wind gusts of a Category 2 or 3 hurricane, according to the National Weather Service.

An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County, crossing over the FOX 35 News studios in Lake Mary, as fast-moving severe storms pushed across Central Florida on Monday morning.

The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.

Avalanche danger remains considerable at Turnagain Pass, where this avalanche occurred about 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Three backcountry skiers are believed to be buried in 40 to 100 feet of snow.

Thousands of Georgians are waking up without power after the severe storm overnight toppled trees and snapped power lines.

A second tornado associated with this past weekend’s storms was confirmed on Thursday by The National Weather Service.

A large tree came crashing down onto a carport in southeast Atlanta overnight, crushing a vehicle but sparing the home's occupants from injury.

A family in LaGrange is counting their blessings after a tree came down into their home and narrowly missed their 2-year-old son.

The family of Edward Johnson, a beloved father, husband, and grandfather, is mourning his loss.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down during deadly severe weather overnight Sunday morning.

A man was killed in Atlanta when a massive tree fell onto a home in the Grove Park neighborhood during a storm early Sunday morning.

The severe storm that whipped through metro Atlanta overnight left behind a trail of damage caused by strong winds and heavy rain.

Two people and their dog are safe after being rescued from rising floodwaters in Austell.

A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather is issued for Georgia on Sunday morning, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph as the primary concern.

I-84 closed near Multnomah Falls, Oregon, after whiteout winter weather conditions led to a massive pileup on Thursday.

Many remember the devastation of Hurricane Katrina that devoured the city of New Orleans in 2005, leaving the Six Flags Complex in Eastern New Orleans in shambles.