Severe weather threatens north Georgia as heat advisories blanket the state
Fast-moving storms could threaten homes and communities in northwest Georgia with damaging winds and hail this evening. All over Georgia, heat advisories have been issued.
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Fast-moving storms could threaten homes and communities in northwest Georgia with damaging winds and hail this evening. All over Georgia, heat advisories have been issued.
With high temperatures forecast across metro Atlanta this week, doctors are urging teachers, coaches and parents to watch children closely while they play or practice outdoors.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for parts of north and central Georgia. Stay weather aware.
Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.
Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours are impacting areas across north central Georgia this afternoon, with forecasters warning of possible street flooding and minor storm damage.
Keep the umbrella close Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across north and central Georgia during the afternoon, bringing heavy rain that could cause localized flash flooding.
As Atlanta continues to experience periods of extreme heat, the Atlanta City Council is urging the city to strengthen its response before the next heat wave.
A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of Cobb and Fulton counties as heavy thunderstorms hit the metro Atlanta area.
Recovery efforts continue in McCaysville after severe flooding prompted a state of emergency over the weekend, with city officials announcing one key roadway has reopened while warning residents that water service remains limited.
The National Weather Service warns that parts of Georgia could face intense rain and strong wind gusts as severe weather moves through the region.
The U.S. Geological Survey has reclassified Wednesday morning's shaking as a quarry blast.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Pickens County during Tuesday night's storms.
A woman was found dead inside a DeKalb County home after a large tree collapsed onto the house, officials said.
A historic monument honoring Georgia founder James Oglethorpe was apparently struck by lightning Tuesday night as strong storms swept through Pickens County.
Several rounds of strong thunderstorms moved across North Georgia Tuesday night as damaging winds brought down trees and power lines.
The warning expires at 7:15 p.m., but forecasters say isolated showers and storms could still impact the area.
A flash flood warning that was in place for parts of metro Atlanta has now expired, officials say.
NWS says widespread rainfall through Friday evening could bring flooding to rivers, creeks and low-lying areas, with the greatest threat north of Interstate 20.
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Organizers cited safety concerns as storms moved into the area, urging attendees to continue monitoring updates and stay safe.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms made their way through metro Atlanta Sunday after severe storm watches were issued for much of central, northern and eastern Georgia.
Red Cross volunteers are helping residents after a fire at a Canton apartment complex left over 15 people displaced and in need of emergency assistance.
Departures from the Atlanta airport are reported to be delayed an average of 90 minutes and increasing due to the ongoing storms.
Neighbors in the metro Atlanta neighborhood told CBS News Atlanta they have grown used to watching the trees sway when the wind picks up.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
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