Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia
Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.
Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.
Atlanta fire crews rescue dozens from record rainfall, flooding
Firefighters were busy all morning bringing folks in the flood zones to safety.
Firefighters were busy all morning bringing folks in the flood zones to safety.
Clayton County private road washout leaves 7 families stranded
Holly Hill Way is a private road in Clayton County and the raging Swamp Creek caused a wash-out early Friday morning.
Holly Hill Way is a private road in Clayton County and the raging Swamp Creek caused a wash-out early Friday morning.
Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Multiple buildings in downtown Valdosta destroyed by Hurricane Helene
Several buildings in downtown Valdosta, some over a century old, were no match for the powerful winds of Hurricane Helene, which reached speeds of more than 100 mph in the area.
Several buildings in downtown Valdosta, some over a century old, were no match for the powerful winds of Hurricane Helene, which reached speeds of more than 100 mph in the area.
Friday evening forecast
Helene has moved out of Georgia, so what can we expect this weekend? The FOX 5 Storm Team has the latest.
Helene has moved out of Georgia, so what can we expect this weekend? The FOX 5 Storm Team has the latest.
UGA: No significant damage post-Helene, resumes normal operations
The University of Georgia is recovering from Helene.
The University of Georgia is recovering from Helene.
Friday afternoon weather forecast
Local news from FOX 5 Atlanta.
Local news from FOX 5 Atlanta.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
More than 1M customers without power after Hurricane Helene swept Georgia
Thousands of people are without power, and many were forced to evacuate their homes as floodwaters rose quickly.
Thousands of people are without power, and many were forced to evacuate their homes as floodwaters rose quickly.
Live Helene updates: At least 11 dead in Georgia as tropical storm continues path
At least 11 people have died in Georgia after Tropical Storm Helene left flooded streets, fallen trees and power outages as it passed through the state.
At least 11 people have died in Georgia after Tropical Storm Helene left flooded streets, fallen trees and power outages as it passed through the state.
Helene forces residents of Peachtree Park Apartments out of homes
Residents of the Peachtree Park Apartments in the Buckhead area of Atlanta are dealing with the aftermath of severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
Residents of the Peachtree Park Apartments in the Buckhead area of Atlanta are dealing with the aftermath of severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
Friday midday weather forecast
Tropical storm weather will continue to clear and expect calmer weather this weekend.
Tropical storm weather will continue to clear and expect calmer weather this weekend.
What does flood insurance cover?
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
Helene 10 a.m. Friday update
A flash flood warning is in effect in metro Atlanta until 1 p.m. due to the heavy rainfall of now Tropical Storm Helene.
A flash flood warning is in effect in metro Atlanta until 1 p.m. due to the heavy rainfall of now Tropical Storm Helene.
Helene 9 a.m. Friday update
Flash flood warnings are still in affect throughout metro Atlanta, but the rain has started to taper off.
Flash flood warnings are still in affect throughout metro Atlanta, but the rain has started to taper off.
Tree crashes into off-duty deputy's car on Rockdale County highway
The deputy was heading home from a shift at work when the tree came down onto his patrol vehicle.
The deputy was heading home from a shift at work when the tree came down onto his patrol vehicle.
Watch: FOX Weather meteorologist rescues woman from rising floodwaters in Atlanta
FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen was reporting on the flooding in Atlanta when he heard the woman's desperate cries for help.
FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen was reporting on the flooding in Atlanta when he heard the woman's desperate cries for help.
Helene 8 a.m. Friday update
Flooding is the major concern. FOX 5's Joanne Feldman has an update on conditions.
Flooding is the major concern. FOX 5's Joanne Feldman has an update on conditions.
LIST: Multiple road closures in metro Atlanta caused by Hurricane Helene
There are multiple road closures happening around the metro Atlanta area as Hurricane Helene makes her way through the state.
There are multiple road closures happening around the metro Atlanta area as Hurricane Helene makes her way through the state.