Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment
Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.
Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.
Georgia heat wave: Hottest week of the year continues with high temps, humidity
The hottest week of the year in Georgia continues.
The hottest week of the year in Georgia continues.
As Tropical Storm Hilary weakens, desert and mountain towns dig out of mud
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says
Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.
Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.
When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?
California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.
California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.
Grantville woman says she's lucky to be alive after tree falls on car
Trees and power lines fell in south Coweta County in the town of Grantville on Tuesday afternoon.
Trees and power lines fell in south Coweta County in the town of Grantville on Tuesday afternoon.
PHOTOS: Tree falls on USPS truck in Athens
A U.S. postal worker is likely thanking their lucky stars after walking away from a horrible incident in Athens. A large tree fell on the USPS truck the worker was driving.
A U.S. postal worker is likely thanking their lucky stars after walking away from a horrible incident in Athens. A large tree fell on the USPS truck the worker was driving.
Excessive Heat Warning in effect for most of Georgia; What you need to know
It is expected to feel as hot up to 111 degrees in parts of Georgia starting this morning.
It is expected to feel as hot up to 111 degrees in parts of Georgia starting this morning.
Georgia Red Cross volunteers heading to Maui to help relief efforts
The group of volunteers and staff from the American Red Cross of Georgia have traveled thousands of miles to help the wildfire relief efforts in Maui.
The group of volunteers and staff from the American Red Cross of Georgia have traveled thousands of miles to help the wildfire relief efforts in Maui.
Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
Car split in two, trees topple; Saturday storms knock lights out for some Georgians
Customers scattered across Georgia are reporting power outages as severe weather rolls into the state.
Customers scattered across Georgia are reporting power outages as severe weather rolls into the state.
Incoming thunderstorms halt flights, disrupt MARTA transportation to Atlanta airport
Flights may be delayed to or from Atlanta's main airport due to incoming severe weather, according to officials.
Flights may be delayed to or from Atlanta's main airport due to incoming severe weather, according to officials.
Pictures of Maui fire damage 'will shock you,' Hawaii governor says
New photos of the Maui wildfire devastation were released by the Hawaii governor’s office as officials and residents assess the unthinkable.
New photos of the Maui wildfire devastation were released by the Hawaii governor’s office as officials and residents assess the unthinkable.
Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.
Tragic loss: Texas man on mission to spread father's ashes dies of heatstroke in Utah's Arches National Park
A Texas man whose body was found in Utah’s Arches National Park is believed to have died of heat stroke while on a trip to spread his father’s ashes, family members said Tuesday.
A Texas man whose body was found in Utah’s Arches National Park is believed to have died of heat stroke while on a trip to spread his father’s ashes, family members said Tuesday.
Help for DeKalb County family who barely escapes as trees crash through house
A family is picking up the pieces after three trees crashed onto their home.
A family is picking up the pieces after three trees crashed onto their home.
Drones helping Georgia Power keep the power on
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey got an up-close look at how far and how high the state’s largest utility goes to keep the power on before, during, and after a storm.
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey got an up-close look at how far and how high the state’s largest utility goes to keep the power on before, during, and after a storm.
July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.