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Severe Weather

Stories about severe weather conditions, including tornadoes and lightning strikes.

Watch: South Carolina lightning strike causes frightening transformer explosion

Watch: South Carolina lightning strike causes frightening transformer explosion

An intense video recorded in South Carolina shows the moment when a bolt of lightning caused a transformer to explode in spectacular fashion.

August 13, 2025 6:15pm EDT
Flood Watch across North Georgia | Heavy rain threat continues Wednesday

Flood Watch across North Georgia | Heavy rain threat continues Wednesday

A Flood Watch has been issued in North Georgia due to another round of heavy rains in the forecast. Here's what you need to know.

August 13, 2025 4:04pm EDT
More than 100 people evacuated during storm in Catoosa County

More than 100 people evacuated during storm in Catoosa County

Swift water rescue teams evacuated about 115 people from two flooded apartment complexes in Fort Oglethorpe late Tuesday, with no reported injuries.

August 13, 2025 2:37pm EDT
Family killed near Chattanooga when tree falls on car; others rescued

Family killed near Chattanooga when tree falls on car; others rescued

A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell onto their car during heavy rain and flooding in East Ridge, a Chattanooga suburb, just after midnight Wednesday.

August 13, 2025 11:04am EDT
Flash flooding in northwest Georgia | I-24 in Chattanooga reopens

Flash flooding in northwest Georgia | I-24 in Chattanooga reopens

Numerous roads were flooded, particularly in the Fort Oglethorpe area, with significant closures reported.

August 12, 2025 9:15pm EDT
Storms, heavy rain, and flooding across metro Atlanta | The latest weather reports

Storms, heavy rain, and flooding across metro Atlanta | The latest weather reports

The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking showers and thunderstorms rolling through the Peach State on Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rains and flooding.

August 12, 2025 8:38pm EDT
Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.

August 11, 2025 7:58am EDT
Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, officials provide update

Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, officials provide update

Flooding is impacting several counties in southeast Wisconsin on Sunday morning.

August 10, 2025 7:13am EDT
NOAA's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season prediction updated as peak nears

NOAA's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season prediction updated as peak nears

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and the statistical peak occurs on Sept. 10.

August 7, 2025 4:03pm EDT
Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where

Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where

The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.

August 6, 2025 3:29pm EDT
Atlanta postal workers endure weeks of sweltering heat without air conditioner

Atlanta postal workers endure weeks of sweltering heat without air conditioner

Employees at the U.S. Postal Service's Atlanta Local Processing Center have been working without air conditioning for weeks.

August 4, 2025 11:14pm EDT
Cleburne County flooding: 1 dead, 2 rescued after cars swept off road

Cleburne County flooding: 1 dead, 2 rescued after cars swept off road

Flash flooding struck in eastern Alabama on Sunday, killing one person and leaving several roads closed, according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

August 4, 2025 6:28am EDT
More than 250 flights canceled at Atlanta's airport, 400+ delayed

More than 250 flights canceled at Atlanta's airport, 400+ delayed

Delays and cancellations continued at Atlanta's airport early Friday afternoon after Thursday night's storms.

August 1, 2025 1:20pm EDT
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming

North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming

The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

July 27, 2025 1:11pm EDT
Know how to stay cool, safe in dangerous heat in North Georgia

Know how to stay cool, safe in dangerous heat in North Georgia

Georgia is bracing for extreme heat next week, with heat indices expected to exceed 110°F in several cities including Atlanta, Athens, Columbus, and Macon.

July 27, 2025 7:33am EDT
PHOTOS: Michigan man in truck survives lightning strike - 'lucky to be alive'

PHOTOS: Michigan man in truck survives lightning strike - 'lucky to be alive'

A man inside a pickup truck survived after it was struck by lightning in west Michigan.

July 25, 2025 12:20pm EDT
Tree falls on cars along Jimmy Carter Blvd. near Norcross

Tree falls on cars along Jimmy Carter Blvd. near Norcross

A large tree limb fell onto a vehicle on Jimmy Carter Boulevard, blocking three left lanes in both directions.

July 18, 2025 10:40pm EDT
Watch: Delivery driver has close call after lightning strikes near New Jersey home

Watch: Delivery driver has close call after lightning strikes near New Jersey home

The driver appeared startled and fortunately not injured.

July 18, 2025 5:02pm EDT
Steve Miller Band cancels tour, blaming extreme weather

Steve Miller Band cancels tour, blaming extreme weather

Severe heat and unpredictable flooding have disrupted a number other music events this year.

July 17, 2025 3:35pm EDT
Texas Flooding: Georgia leaders hold prayer service at State Capitol

Texas Flooding: Georgia leaders hold prayer service at State Capitol

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns led state lawmakers and Georgia clergy in a prayer service at the State Capitol. More than 100 hundred people are still missing after deadly flooding hit parts of Texas around the Guadalupe River on July 4th.

July 16, 2025 6:14pm EDT
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