113 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season as major winter storm looms
The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on the likelihood of a significant Christmas week winter storm that could impact millions of travelers because of snow, strong winds, rain and dangerously low temperatures.
The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on the likelihood of a significant Christmas week winter storm that could impact millions of travelers because of snow, strong winds, rain and dangerously low temperatures.
Christmas weekend forecast
Expect a delivery of cold air from the North Pole this Christmas. Precipitation that results in snow is likely to be confined to northwest Georgia.
Expect a delivery of cold air from the North Pole this Christmas. Precipitation that results in snow is likely to be confined to northwest Georgia.
Forecast shows potential for wintry mix, single-digit wind chills in Georgia before Christmas
Weather models indicated temperatures will dip into the teens this week as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day approach. There's a possibility for snow or a wintry mix on Friday, but it's unlikely any snowfall will stick except in the northern-most parts of Georgia.
Weather models indicated temperatures will dip into the teens this week as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day approach. There's a possibility for snow or a wintry mix on Friday, but it's unlikely any snowfall will stick except in the northern-most parts of Georgia.
Monday morning weather forecast
Monday morning is starting off cold, but this is barely a hint about how cold it's going to get as we get closer to Christmas.
Monday morning is starting off cold, but this is barely a hint about how cold it's going to get as we get closer to Christmas.
Sunday evening forecast update
The blustery, chilly weather continues to set in. We could be looking at a 12-degree Christmas Eve. Here's your full forecast.
The blustery, chilly weather continues to set in. We could be looking at a 12-degree Christmas Eve. Here's your full forecast.
'High impact' Christmas week winter storm could lead to travel nightmare for millions of Americans
Those living or traveling to and from the eastern third of the country will need to pay very close attention to the forecast as it becomes locked in in the coming days.
Those living or traveling to and from the eastern third of the country will need to pay very close attention to the forecast as it becomes locked in in the coming days.
Winter weather in Georgia before Christmas
There's a possibility of small amounts of snowfall on Friday before Christmas Eve, but it's not clear if there will be enough to accumulate.
There's a possibility of small amounts of snowfall on Friday before Christmas Eve, but it's not clear if there will be enough to accumulate.
Saturday evening forecast update
Sub-freezing temperatures are back tonight. This is the time to break out your heavy coat.
Sub-freezing temperatures are back tonight. This is the time to break out your heavy coat.
'Frigid' weather: Atlanta to open warming center this weekend
In anticipation of frigid temperatures this weekend, the City of Atlanta has announced the opening of an emergency warming center in northwest Atlanta.
In anticipation of frigid temperatures this weekend, the City of Atlanta has announced the opening of an emergency warming center in northwest Atlanta.
Inside the New Orleans tornado: Dashcam video shows moments car is overtaken by storm
Richard Rivera said his car was parked, but his dashcam ran the entire time as the EF-2 tornado moved through his New Orleans-area neighborhood.
Richard Rivera said his car was parked, but his dashcam ran the entire time as the EF-2 tornado moved through his New Orleans-area neighborhood.
Saturday morning forecast
Temperatures could warm into the upper 40s on Saturday afternoon. It could be chillier on Sunday, although there will be more sunshine.
Temperatures could warm into the upper 40s on Saturday afternoon. It could be chillier on Sunday, although there will be more sunshine.
Wintry weather expected on Christmas weekend
Temperatures will dip below freezing next week leading into Christmas. There's a chance of a wintry mix on Friday.
Temperatures will dip below freezing next week leading into Christmas. There's a chance of a wintry mix on Friday.
How Toys For Tots is helping kids have a special Christmas
A look at how the metro Atlanta community can help make it a special Christmas for a child in need.
A look at how the metro Atlanta community can help make it a special Christmas for a child in need.
Friday Evening Weather Update
A few overnight clouds and into Saturday, but chill remains. Temps runing below the averages even for mid December. Here are the cold hard facts.
A few overnight clouds and into Saturday, but chill remains. Temps runing below the averages even for mid December. Here are the cold hard facts.
'Elves' busy at Toys For Tots Warehouse
The elves have been working hard at the Toys For Tots warehouse in Stone Mountain. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Jeff Hill joins the U.S. Marines and Freddie Falcon to talks about their hard work and how you can help.
The elves have been working hard at the Toys For Tots warehouse in Stone Mountain. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Jeff Hill joins the U.S. Marines and Freddie Falcon to talks about their hard work and how you can help.
Friday afternoon forecast
Expect some clouds on Saturday and that will limit temps to the 40s. There could be a few light showers in the afternoon. It will be colder by Sunday morning and staying on the cold side all next week and then frigid by Christmas.
Expect some clouds on Saturday and that will limit temps to the 40s. There could be a few light showers in the afternoon. It will be colder by Sunday morning and staying on the cold side all next week and then frigid by Christmas.
Friday morning weather forecast
A major temperature drop is bringing things closer to what you might expect for the winter cold. Expect a clear and dry Friday and weekend.
A major temperature drop is bringing things closer to what you might expect for the winter cold. Expect a clear and dry Friday and weekend.
'God laid over top of us': Woman recounts terror she felt as Louisiana tornado killed neighbors
An EF-2 tornado with winds estimated at 130 mph managed to decimate homes around Linda Barry as she huddled under a mattress protected by her soon-to-be husband, reciting the Lord’s Prayer for comfort.
An EF-2 tornado with winds estimated at 130 mph managed to decimate homes around Linda Barry as she huddled under a mattress protected by her soon-to-be husband, reciting the Lord’s Prayer for comfort.
Thursday Evening Weather Update
Clear and chilly overnight and into Friday as lows will tumble into the 30s. Sunny, breezy, and cool for Friday afternoon with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Colder for the Weekend. Here are the numbers.
Clear and chilly overnight and into Friday as lows will tumble into the 30s. Sunny, breezy, and cool for Friday afternoon with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Colder for the Weekend. Here are the numbers.
Tornadoes leave 3 dead, injures dozens more
Deadly tornadoes tore through the Southeast this week, killing at least three people and injuring many others.
Deadly tornadoes tore through the Southeast this week, killing at least three people and injuring many others.