Winter Weather

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

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

'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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

HVAC companies have been extremely busy during this frigid weather. The extreme cold has heaters working overtime, and they're breaking down.

Last-minute holiday travelers are at the mercy of Mother Nature as that powerful winter storm continues to cause problems on the roads and in the air.

Temperatures in Atlanta ahead of the holiday weekend have reached new lows. Frigid weather conditions have prompted city leaders to open up emergency warming shelters for those in need.

Here are a list of Georgia warming centers and when they'll be open.