North Georgia fall colors finally explode into peak season
Fall color is finally bursting across North Georgia after a slow start, with vibrant reds and golds now peaking above 3,000 feet. Chief Meteorologist David Chandley guided viewers through stunning scenes from Towns, White, Murray and Union counties — including Fort Mountain, Hog Pen Gap and the Richard B. Russell Parkway — and highlighted top scenic routes and even the Mountain Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville as weekend leaf-watching hotspots.
Fall color is finally bursting across North Georgia after a slow start, with vibrant reds and golds now peaking above 3,000 feet. Chief Meteorologist David Chandley guided viewers through stunning scenes from Towns, White, Murray and Union counties — including Fort Mountain, Hog Pen Gap and the Richard B. Russell Parkway — and highlighted top scenic routes and even the Mountain Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville as weekend leaf-watching hotspots.
Thursday evening forecast
Expect clouds to move in this weekend, covering the clear skies we have been experiencing this week. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking that and the next chance for rain. Here's the latest.
Expect clouds to move in this weekend, covering the clear skies we have been experiencing this week. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking that and the next chance for rain. Here's the latest.
Georgia needs rain: The latest drought report
Atlanta’s last measurable rain was 0.08 inches on October 19. In the last two months, only three-tenths of an inch fell. The FOX 5 Storm Team breaks things down by the numbers.
Atlanta’s last measurable rain was 0.08 inches on October 19. In the last two months, only three-tenths of an inch fell. The FOX 5 Storm Team breaks things down by the numbers.
Thursday morning weather forecast
It will be another lovely day with a high temp of 77. Cloudier, cooler, and wetter weather expected starting Sunday.
It will be another lovely day with a high temp of 77. Cloudier, cooler, and wetter weather expected starting Sunday.
Wednesday Night Weather Update
Clear and cooling thru the night with wake up temps in the 40s, some 30s in extreme North Georgia. Sunny and nice Thursday with highs in the mid 70s. Staying wonderful into the weekend, here is the latest.
Clear and cooling thru the night with wake up temps in the 40s, some 30s in extreme North Georgia. Sunny and nice Thursday with highs in the mid 70s. Staying wonderful into the weekend, here is the latest.
Wednesday evening forecast
Rain chances increase this weekend.
Rain chances increase this weekend.
Early Halloween Forecast for Metro Atlanta
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says to expect a mostly clear and cool Halloween 2025.
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says to expect a mostly clear and cool Halloween 2025.
Tracking Melissa: Flooding Likely in the Caribbean
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes shows you why southern Hispaniola is vulnerable to flooding.
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes shows you why southern Hispaniola is vulnerable to flooding.
Wednesday afternoon forecast
Temperatures will dip in the low 40s in metro Atlanta and the 30s in the mountains. Expect things to warm up into the 70s on Thursday. The FOX 5 Storm Team takes a look at that and the timing on the next rain event.
Temperatures will dip in the low 40s in metro Atlanta and the 30s in the mountains. Expect things to warm up into the 70s on Thursday. The FOX 5 Storm Team takes a look at that and the timing on the next rain event.
Wednesday midday video
Dry to finish the week. Cooler, wetter week expected next week.
Dry to finish the week. Cooler, wetter week expected next week.
These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
Tracking the tropics: Uncertainty with where Tropical Storm Melissa will go
Tropical Storm Melissa is churning in the Caribbean, sitting between Haiti and Jamaica on Wednesday morning. FOX 5 is tracking the tropical storm and where it may go, but there is lots unknown about Melissa's path.
Tropical Storm Melissa is churning in the Caribbean, sitting between Haiti and Jamaica on Wednesday morning. FOX 5 is tracking the tropical storm and where it may go, but there is lots unknown about Melissa's path.
Wednesday weather: Thick fog in Atlanta this morning, cool afternoon ahead
Some drivers may need extra time on the road this morning as patches of thick fog settle across parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Some drivers may need extra time on the road this morning as patches of thick fog settle across parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Wednesday morning weather forecast
Some drivers may need extra time on the road this morning as patches of thick fog settle across parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Conditions are otherwise calm and dry, with a pleasant — if slightly cooler — afternoon in store.
Some drivers may need extra time on the road this morning as patches of thick fog settle across parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Conditions are otherwise calm and dry, with a pleasant — if slightly cooler — afternoon in store.
Tuesday night forecast
Waking up on Wednesday, you might need a sweater, but expect a mild finish to the day. The FOX 5 Storm Team talks about that, when that could change, and the latest tropical storm.
Waking up on Wednesday, you might need a sweater, but expect a mild finish to the day. The FOX 5 Storm Team talks about that, when that could change, and the latest tropical storm.
Strong winds prompt Delta go-around at world’s busiest airport
Delta Flight 515 aborted landing due to strong winds, then landed safely after a routine go-around.
Delta Flight 515 aborted landing due to strong winds, then landed safely after a routine go-around.
Tuesday Night Weather Update
A front moves thru ushering in drier and cooler air by morning. Lows in the 40s, then sunny, breezy and cool by afternoon with highs in the lower 70s. Here is the outlook into the Weekend.
A front moves thru ushering in drier and cooler air by morning. Lows in the 40s, then sunny, breezy and cool by afternoon with highs in the lower 70s. Here is the outlook into the Weekend.
Tuesday afternoon forecast
The chilly mornings and mild afternoons through the end of the week, but a change is in the air. The FOX 5 Storm Team takes a look at how long that will last. Here's the latest.
The chilly mornings and mild afternoons through the end of the week, but a change is in the air. The FOX 5 Storm Team takes a look at how long that will last. Here's the latest.
Tuesday midday weather
Cold front brings light rain through the area.
Cold front brings light rain through the area.
New FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk, states say
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.