Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data

The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.

• Jul 20

Severe thunderstorm warning for Fulton, Douglas and Rabun Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning issued Sunday has been canceled for Rabun County and nearby areas, per National Weather Service.

• Jul 6

Strong storms may bring damaging winds, heavy rain to Atlanta Monday

Forecasters warn parts of north and central Georgia could see strong to severe thunderstorms Monday evening and overnight, with damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and localized flooding posing the greatest threats.

• Jun 22

Tornado watch expires for Atlanta, dozens of Georgia counties

The National Weather Service placed much of metro Atlanta and central Georgia under a tornado watch through Thursday night as severe storms move across the state.

• Jun 18

Severe storms could impact more than 90 million across multiple states

States across the Midwest and northern Plains could see ongoing flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.

• Jun 9

Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.

• May 21

Ice storm warning remains in effect across north Georgia as roads refreeze

An ice storm warning remains in effect across much of north Georgia early Monday as dangerously cold temperatures refreeze wet roads, creating slick and hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute.

• Jan 26

Tropical Storm Humberto forms in Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.

Tropical Storm Humberto could potentially bring some downstream impacts to parts of the Southeast U.S. coast from Florida up to North Carolina, the National Hurricane Center said.

• Sep 25, 2025