What does a 100-year flood actually mean?
Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.
Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.
Henry County begins cleanup after EF1 tornado strikes with 90 mph winds
Cleanup began in Henry County after an EF1 tornado Monday afternoon, with peak winds of 90 miles per hour.
Cleanup began in Henry County after an EF1 tornado Monday afternoon, with peak winds of 90 miles per hour.
Additional tornadoes confirmed in Coweta, Fayette counties
The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that two additional tornadoes in Coweta and Fayette counties touched down during Monday's storm.
The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that two additional tornadoes in Coweta and Fayette counties touched down during Monday's storm.
Tornado touchdown in Henry County confirmed by weather officials
A tornado with peak winds of between 85 and 90 mph touched down in north central Henry County on Monday afternoon.
A tornado with peak winds of between 85 and 90 mph touched down in north central Henry County on Monday afternoon.
PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta severe weather damage, trees tumble across Georgia
Here's a look at some of the storm damage the heavy rain and high winds have left behind.
Here's a look at some of the storm damage the heavy rain and high winds have left behind.
BLOG: EF-1 tornado confirmed in Henry County, severe storms leave damage across metro Atlanta
A severe line of storms rolled through metro Atlanta and North Georgia early Monday afternoon. Several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued.
A severe line of storms rolled through metro Atlanta and North Georgia early Monday afternoon. Several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued.
How to protect your vehicle from a hailstorm
The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates every year there are around a quarter of a million insurance claims for damage to vehicles from hail.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates every year there are around a quarter of a million insurance claims for damage to vehicles from hail.
Georgia's national forests enforce campfire ban amid rising wildfire threats
A sweeping ban on campfires has been issued across Georgia’s Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
A sweeping ban on campfires has been issued across Georgia’s Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Firefighters battle wildfire in North Georgia amid Red Flag Warning
Pickens County Fire and Georgia Forestry were called out to a wildfire on Wednesday afternoon near Burnt Mountain.
Pickens County Fire and Georgia Forestry were called out to a wildfire on Wednesday afternoon near Burnt Mountain.
Cleanup continues after tornado tears through Paulding County
Cleanup efforts are in full swing after a tornado touched down in Paulding County over the weekend, bringing down hundreds of trees, damaging homes, and tearing the roof off a gas station.
Cleanup efforts are in full swing after a tornado touched down in Paulding County over the weekend, bringing down hundreds of trees, damaging homes, and tearing the roof off a gas station.
13 people rescued after being trapped in Burger King bathroom during tornado in Missouri
A small town about 45 miles southwest of St. Louis, called Villa Ridge, suffered damage when an EF-2 tornado damaged several buildings, including a Burger King.
A small town about 45 miles southwest of St. Louis, called Villa Ridge, suffered damage when an EF-2 tornado damaged several buildings, including a Burger King.
EF-1 tornado confirmed in Paulding County during overnight storm
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Paulding County during severe weather from Saturday into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Paulding County during severe weather from Saturday into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Massive storm that fueled tornadoes, blizzard leaves 33 dead across US
A violent storm has killed at least 33 people across several states. The massive weather system brought tornadoes, dust storms and blizzard warnings to millions of people.
A violent storm has killed at least 33 people across several states. The massive weather system brought tornadoes, dust storms and blizzard warnings to millions of people.
PHOTOS: Severe storm damage across metro Atlanta, North Georgia
Severe weather swept through metro Atlanta from Saturday night into Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage in its wake.
Severe weather swept through metro Atlanta from Saturday night into Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage in its wake.
Tracking tornado, flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings with FOX 5 Storm Team
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologists Alex Forbes and Laurann Robinson track tornado, flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings with Chief Meteorologist David Chandley.
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologists Alex Forbes and Laurann Robinson track tornado, flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings with Chief Meteorologist David Chandley.
Strong tornadoes, power outages, lightning: Severe weather outlook
FOX 5 Atlanta is covering the severe weather hitting Georgia from all angles. Hear from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Georgia Power and the FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologists for everything you need to know to stay safe tonight.
FOX 5 Atlanta is covering the severe weather hitting Georgia from all angles. Hear from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Georgia Power and the FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologists for everything you need to know to stay safe tonight.
At least 18 dead after violent tornadoes rip across Missouri, South
At least 18 people are dead across three states following a widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak, which started on Friday.
At least 18 people are dead across three states following a widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak, which started on Friday.
Metro Atlanta Severe Weather Outlook 7 p.m.
When will the worst of this weekend's storm hit Georgia? FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley has the latest on the severe weather outlook for the metro Atlanta area.
When will the worst of this weekend's storm hit Georgia? FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley has the latest on the severe weather outlook for the metro Atlanta area.
Rockdale County braces for severe storm nearly 1 year after tornado devastates community
Residents of Rockdale County are feeling anxious about the severe storms predicted for Saturday night, recalling the EF-2 tornado that struck the area in April 2024.
Residents of Rockdale County are feeling anxious about the severe storms predicted for Saturday night, recalling the EF-2 tornado that struck the area in April 2024.
Tornado-risk shakes up Rockdale County
Nearly a year ago, an EF-2 tornado touched down overnight in Rockdale County, catching many residents off guard. This weekend's severe weather threat and tornado-risk is shaking up many residents who are still trying to recover from the last storm.
Nearly a year ago, an EF-2 tornado touched down overnight in Rockdale County, catching many residents off guard. This weekend's severe weather threat and tornado-risk is shaking up many residents who are still trying to recover from the last storm.