Georgia weather station records 129 mph gust near apparent tornado

A weather station in Georgia may have recorded a state-record wind gust after it took a direct or near-direct hit from a tornado during Tuesday's severe weather outbreak.

Georgia pastor describes hearing 8,000-pound steeple fall during major wind storm

Staff at the Northminster Presbyterian Church were hunkered down inside the building Wednesday as strong winds and rain battered the house of worship when they heard a loud crash.

Georgia severe weather: Strong storms continue to move through

The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking another round of strong to severe storms capable of producing tornadoes to move across the region late Wednesday.

Metro Atlanta feels effects of heavy rain, wind from strong storms

Parts of metro Atlanta experienced flooding on Tuesday. Lightning and strong wind knocked down trees, cutting power and damaging homes.

Second severe storm threat expected Wednesday

After a mild morning, a storm system is bringing heavy rains, severe winds, and the risk of tornadoes to Georgia as it passes through the state.

Meteorologist calls kids on-air to warn of tornado nearing their home

During his weather broadcast, a meteorologist realized an incoming tornado was headed right for his neighborhood — and his kids were home alone.

Georgia severe weather: Windy Wednesday before strong storms Thursday morning

A warm and windy for Wednesday sets the stage for strong to severe storms early Thursday morning. A line of storms will be capable of damaging winds and very heavy rainfall. The tornado risk is very low, but not zero.

Teen who drove through Texas tornado given new truck by Fort Worth Chevrolet dealership

The Texas teen who survived after his truck was overturned, then turned right side up while driving through a tornado earlier this week was surprised in Fort Worth with a new car and a generous gift to his family.

'I just knew it wasn’t good,' New Orleans resident describes enormous tornado

'It was almost like everything was coming back to life, returning to normal. And now this,' New Orleans native said of tornado ravaged community still in recovery from Hurricane Ida.

New Orleans tornado kills 1, cuts path of destruction through suburbs

Louisiana activated 300 National Guard personnel to clear roads and provide support after severe storms hit the area, spawning deadly tornadoes.

Tornadoes hit large cities: This is why

It’s a common myth that tornadoes don’t hit large cities, but that's simply not true -- they are just less common. Here's why.

Girl survives tornado that dropped house onto street in New Orleans

Authorities say the tornado that ripped through a suburb of New Orleans lifted one house into the air and dropped it onto the middle of a street with a family of three inside.

Georgia storms: Severe weather could bring strong winds, tornado risks to Georgia

A storm system coming out of Texas is making its way east, expected to pass through Georgia Tuesday night into Wednesday. There is a chance of severe weather on Wednesday, according to the outlook.