Powerful storm drops hail, heavy rain
A pre-spring thunderstorm in North Georgia dumped quarter-sized, even half-dollar hail across Pickens County and caused ponding in some areas.
A pre-spring thunderstorm in North Georgia dumped quarter-sized, even half-dollar hail across Pickens County and caused ponding in some areas.
Pickens County EMA director: Ping-pong sized hail, car damage reported
Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to half-dollar and ping-pong ball size across multiple North Georgia counties.
Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to half-dollar and ping-pong ball size across multiple North Georgia counties.
Thursday evening forecast
A much-needed line of showers and storms is pushing across North Georgia, providing relief for a significant year-to-date rain deficit. While tonight brings heavy downpours, lightning, and 45 mph wind gusts, the system is expected to clear by the weekend, giving way to dry conditions and a notable warming trend with highs reaching the mid-70s by Sunday.
A much-needed line of showers and storms is pushing across North Georgia, providing relief for a significant year-to-date rain deficit. While tonight brings heavy downpours, lightning, and 45 mph wind gusts, the system is expected to clear by the weekend, giving way to dry conditions and a notable warming trend with highs reaching the mid-70s by Sunday.
College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard
A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.
A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.
Cumberland Mall curfew after The Battery teen takeover
Following a social media-driven "teen takeover" at The Battery that resulted in 17 arrests and the recovery of weapons, Cobb County officials are bracing for a potential repeat this Saturday at Cumberland Mall.
Following a social media-driven "teen takeover" at The Battery that resulted in 17 arrests and the recovery of weapons, Cobb County officials are bracing for a potential repeat this Saturday at Cumberland Mall.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms move through North Georgia Thursday
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving through metro Atlanta today, but a major weekend warmup is trailing right behind the storm clouds.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving through metro Atlanta today, but a major weekend warmup is trailing right behind the storm clouds.
Thursday morning forecast
Rain moves through before pleasant weekend.
Rain moves through before pleasant weekend.
Wednesday night forecast
After a period of record-breaking warmth where temperatures soared more than 20 degrees above average, Atlanta is bracing for a much-needed "course correction" in the form of heavy rainfall.
After a period of record-breaking warmth where temperatures soared more than 20 degrees above average, Atlanta is bracing for a much-needed "course correction" in the form of heavy rainfall.
Hurricane Melissa ties record for strongest storm in Atlantic history
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has concluded that Hurricane Melissa was stronger than initially recorded, tying it for the most intense hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin by wind speed.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has concluded that Hurricane Melissa was stronger than initially recorded, tying it for the most intense hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin by wind speed.
Wednesday afternoon forecast
North Georgia is bracing for much-needed rainfall as a cold front moves in, bringing an 80% chance of rain by tomorrow afternoon. While currently 9 degrees warmer than yesterday, parts of the region remain under extreme drought conditions, particularly in Eastern Georgia counties like Madison and Oglethorpe. The incoming system offers a chance to chip away at significant rainfall deficits before a warm, clear weekend with highs reaching the mid-70s.
North Georgia is bracing for much-needed rainfall as a cold front moves in, bringing an 80% chance of rain by tomorrow afternoon. While currently 9 degrees warmer than yesterday, parts of the region remain under extreme drought conditions, particularly in Eastern Georgia counties like Madison and Oglethorpe. The incoming system offers a chance to chip away at significant rainfall deficits before a warm, clear weekend with highs reaching the mid-70s.
Wednesday afternoon forecast
Rain moves in early Thursday.
Rain moves in early Thursday.
North Georgia clouds turn to 'much needed rain,' storms on Thursday
North Georgia residents should keep their umbrella and rain coats ready for Thursday.
North Georgia residents should keep their umbrella and rain coats ready for Thursday.
Wednesday morning forecast
Mild but cloudy Wednesday ahead of storms.
Mild but cloudy Wednesday ahead of storms.
Tuesday night forecast
After a frigid start in the teens for North Georgia, temperatures are beginning a steady climb toward a spring-like weekend. While tonight remains cool with lows near freezing in mountain areas like Blairsville, the rest of the week will see highs pumping up well above the seasonal average into the 60s.
After a frigid start in the teens for North Georgia, temperatures are beginning a steady climb toward a spring-like weekend. While tonight remains cool with lows near freezing in mountain areas like Blairsville, the rest of the week will see highs pumping up well above the seasonal average into the 60s.
Tuesday afternoon forecast
North Georgia is currently navigating a transition from severe drought to a much-needed period of precipitation. While a soaking rain is forecast for late Thursday into Friday morning—potentially bringing up to 1.5 inches of rainfall—the region remains under significant moisture stress.
North Georgia is currently navigating a transition from severe drought to a much-needed period of precipitation. While a soaking rain is forecast for late Thursday into Friday morning—potentially bringing up to 1.5 inches of rainfall—the region remains under significant moisture stress.
Family ski trip ends in tragedy after brother finds sister swept away by Utah avalanche
A Massachusetts girl was skiing at a Utah ski resort when the avalanche struck on Feb. 19, according to police.
A Massachusetts girl was skiing at a Utah ski resort when the avalanche struck on Feb. 19, according to police.
Tuesday afternoon forecast
Clear and mild Tuesday ahead.
Clear and mild Tuesday ahead.
Cancellations at Atlanta airport slow after winter storm moves out
A powerful Northeast blizzard is causing ripple effects for travelers in Atlanta. See how many flights are canceled or delayed at Hartsfield-Jackson as the world's busiest airport deals with the storm's aftermath.
A powerful Northeast blizzard is causing ripple effects for travelers in Atlanta. See how many flights are canceled or delayed at Hartsfield-Jackson as the world's busiest airport deals with the storm's aftermath.
Northeast blizzard causes flight cancellations at Atlanta airport
After the northeast received feet of snow, the Atlanta airport is reporting dozens of flight disruptions.
After the northeast received feet of snow, the Atlanta airport is reporting dozens of flight disruptions.
Tuesday morning forecast
Mild weather before late week storms.
Mild weather before late week storms.