Winter Weather

College Park, City of East Point team up to solve water issues

Drinkable water is limited to one case per vehicle, and residents must bring their IDs to take part.

December 27, 2022 2:47pm EST

State of emergency extended as Georgia prepares for more freezing temperatures, wintry precipitation

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp extended his state of emergency order as areas around the state deal with electrical and water supply issues due to days of freezing cold temperatures.

December 27, 2022 10:31am EST

Atlanta airport passengers stranded as winter storm rages on

More than 11,000 flights were delayed or canceled around the United States. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was among the leaders in winter woes.

December 26, 2022 11:23pm EST

"Don't panic and don't drive": Floyd County sheriff issues snow warning

Due to the inclement weather, all Floyd county offices, including the courthouse and administrative offices will have a delayed opening of 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.

December 26, 2022 9:46pm EST

Local plumbers receive thousands of calls to pipe bursts across Metro Atlanta

“I think we’ve received somewhere between 1200 to 1500 service call requests," the COO of Atlantis Plumbing told FOX 5.

December 26, 2022 6:05pm EST

Atlanta airport bursting pipes shut down bathrooms, restaurant

"It is completely unsanitary and just absolutely disgusting," one flyer told FOX 5.

December 26, 2022 5:39pm EST

Warming up your car in cold weather can damage your engine. Here's what to do instead

Allowing your car to warm up in cold weather for a few minutes can lower fuel efficiency while hurting the engine's performance.

December 26, 2022 1:39pm EST

Massive winter storm leaves at least 48 dead, including 27 in western NY

The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks. Some died while shoveling snow.

December 26, 2022 9:56am EST

Georgia weather: Wintry mix possible north of I-20

A winter storm is making its way across the eastern U.S. Light showers or a rain-snow mix could transition to snow.

December 26, 2022 8:15am EST

Arctic Blast: Busted pipes ruin Christmas for some

"It was flooded in here all the way up to the baseboard," Tashana Bowman told FOX 5.

December 25, 2022 10:20pm EST

'Major disaster': Death toll rises in western New York after historic blizzard

First responders had to abandon ambulances due to white out conditions in Erie County, where at least seven people died during the Christmas blizzard.

December 25, 2022 4:18pm EST

Do not call 911; What to do if your frozen pipes burst

'How do I know if my water pipes are frozen?' 'What do I do if my pipes burst?' Here's a guide of suggested tips and tricks to make sure your holiday season stays merry, warm and dry.

December 24, 2022 6:58pm EST

Water pipes bursting in Douglas County, dangerous road conditions

Officials have asked motorists to avoid the intersection of Highway 5 and Douglas Boulevard in Douglasville due to busted pipes in a nearby office building causing a flood into the intersection.

December 24, 2022 5:49pm EST

Power systems stressed by dangerously cold temperatures; here's how to conserve energy

Electricity providers have indicated some of their power systems are overwhelmed thin since dangerously cold temperatures have driven demand.

December 24, 2022 2:11pm EST

Here's how to prevent fires from space heaters

You may be using a space heater to fend off dangerously low temperatures in your home. They can be dangerous, however, if you're not careful.

December 24, 2022 1:16pm EST

FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority

Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.

December 24, 2022 9:08am EST

Bitter cold, travel nightmares continue on Christmas Eve as deadly bomb cyclone enters final chapter

The winter storm has created travel nightmares for millions of Americans trying to reach their destination for the Christmas holiday.

December 24, 2022 8:22am EST

Arctic blast: Winter storm brings dangerous roads, power outages to Georgia

The "once-in-a-generation" winter storm hit Georgia with freezing cold winds and rain and left nearly 100,000 people without power.

December 23, 2022 11:43pm EST

Georgia weather: Arctic blast timeline

The official low temperature on Friday was 16 degrees. That is just 8 degrees warmer than the record set in 1989, 18 degrees cooler than the average, and 24 degrees colder than Thursday's low. The cold will continue through the week.

December 23, 2022 11:43pm EST