Why fall season should actually begin on September 1
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
Friday afternoon forecast update
Lower humidity this weekend. Summer heat returns next week.
Lower humidity this weekend. Summer heat returns next week.
Friday noon weather forecast
Noon weather forecast for Sept. 1, 2023
Noon weather forecast for Sept. 1, 2023
Florida dog reunited with owner after being separated during Idalia
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Tropics watch: Idalia, Franklin, Jose, Gert, soon-to-be Katia, Depression 12 jam the Atlantic
Idalia, Franklin, Jose, Gert, soon-to-be Kalia, and Tropical Depression 12: Here's everything you need to know about the tropical systems in the Atlantic.
Idalia, Franklin, Jose, Gert, soon-to-be Kalia, and Tropical Depression 12: Here's everything you need to know about the tropical systems in the Atlantic.
Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Losses from Hurricane Idalia expected to top $10 billion
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Friday morning weather forecast
The temperatures will heat up this weekend, but the humidity will drop noticeably over Friday and remain comfortable.
The temperatures will heat up this weekend, but the humidity will drop noticeably over Friday and remain comfortable.
Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Thursday night forecast update
A few showers south Friday. Sunny and pleasant weekend.
A few showers south Friday. Sunny and pleasant weekend.
Thursday evening forecast update
A few showers south on Friday. Sunny and pleasant for the weekend.
A few showers south on Friday. Sunny and pleasant for the weekend.
Thursday Evening Weather Update
Some clouds and milder temps tonight with a few isolated early morning showers possible well south of Atlanta. An east wind will keep the highs in the low 80s on Friday. Here is a look at the Holiday Weekend Outlook.
Some clouds and milder temps tonight with a few isolated early morning showers possible well south of Atlanta. An east wind will keep the highs in the low 80s on Friday. Here is a look at the Holiday Weekend Outlook.
Looking back at Idalia's track
FOX 5 Meteorologist Ryan Beesley breaks down the science of Idalia's track and what we can learn from the storm system.
FOX 5 Meteorologist Ryan Beesley breaks down the science of Idalia's track and what we can learn from the storm system.
Thursday afternoon forecast update
A few showers south for Friday. Sunny and pleasant for the weekend.
A few showers south for Friday. Sunny and pleasant for the weekend.
Clean up in Georgia begins after Idalia
The storm brought heavy winds and rain to portions of the Peach State. Crews could be seen clearing downed trees and attempting to restore power lines.
The storm brought heavy winds and rain to portions of the Peach State. Crews could be seen clearing downed trees and attempting to restore power lines.
Thursday noon weather forecast
Midday weather forecast for Aug. 31, 2023
Midday weather forecast for Aug. 31, 2023
Gov. Kemp holds press conference after Hurricane Idalia hits Georgia
Kemp is holding a press briefing on Thursday to provide updates on the ongoing response efforts following Hurricane Idalia and other "pressing state matters."
Kemp is holding a press briefing on Thursday to provide updates on the ongoing response efforts following Hurricane Idalia and other "pressing state matters."
'That car is flying!' Wild video shows Idalia-fueled tornado flip car in S.C.
Dramatic video shows the moment a vehicle, propelled by a strong gust of wind, flies into the air before crashing down onto another car.
Dramatic video shows the moment a vehicle, propelled by a strong gust of wind, flies into the air before crashing down onto another car.
Thursday morning weather forecast
With Idalia behind us, August is wrapping up with a quieter and cooler day.
With Idalia behind us, August is wrapping up with a quieter and cooler day.
Wednesday night forecast update
Comfortable through the weekend. Turning hotter next week.
Comfortable through the weekend. Turning hotter next week.



















