Thursday, April 11 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-04-11 13:17:08 GMT
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Take the power of the FOX 5 Storm Team with you wherever you go! Now, you can download the FREE FOX 5 Storm Team app for your Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:02:01 GMT
Some severe storms are beginning to pop up in the northern parts of the state. The National Weather Service has issued some severe thunderstorm warnings as the storms move through the area.
Some severe storms are beginning to pop up in the northern parts of the state. The National Weather Service has issued some severe thunderstorm warnings as the storms move through the area.
Sunday, February 17 2013 11:24 PM EST2013-02-18 04:24:03 GMT
The tornado outbreak affecting north Georgia this week is a cautionary tale for the rest of Georgia as we head into the time of year that more powerful storms might move into the state.
The tornado outbreak affecting north Georgia this week is a cautionary tale for the rest of Georgia as we head into the time of year that more powerful storms might move into the state.
ATLANTA -
Severe storms developed just in time for the evening rush hour on Monday, producing large hail, heavy rains, and very strong winds in many areas.
Numerous tornado warnings were issued before the storms moved east and away from Atlanta.
FOX 5's George Franco was in Pike County, where lots of trees were reported down. The towns of Concord and Zebulon were especially hard hit. Authorities say there have been multiple reports of damaged structures, but fortunately, there has not been any damage reported to homes. They're still not certain whether winds are to blame, or whether a tornado may have touched down in the area.
Several school systems have announced they will be closed on Tuesday. Pike and Polk County Schools announced they would be closed on Tuesday due to storm damage in the county. Haralson, Heard and Monroe County Schools are also closed, but staff must report in at 10 a.m. Butts County Schools reported they would be on a two-hour delay Tuesday due to storm damage.
An intense storm hit the Silver Creek area, destroying the Silver Creek Mini Mart. WRGA-Rome's NewsTalk posted a photo of the destruction on their Facebook page. FOX 5's Justin Gray reports there were three employees inside the store at the time, and they hid inside coolers when the storms blew through. They sustained only minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Trees were down across the Cave Spring area. Seven people were hurt, but none of them were seriously injured.
In a storm-related death, authorities say a tree fell on a man's car while he was driving on Old Highway 100 near Cave Spring, trapping the man and his son. James Agan was taken to Floyd Medical Center and later pronounced dead. His son was treated and released from the hospital.
As of 11:40 a.m., Georgia Power reported that approximately 22,000 people were without power.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:01:11 GMT
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:08:29 GMT
A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.
A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:46:23 GMT
The New York City Police Department says it is beefing up security at the British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations due to an apparent terror attack in London.
The New York City Police Department says it is beefing up security at the British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations due to an apparent terror attack in London.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:44:14 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:15:21 GMT
An Army soldier has been charged with secretly photographing and videotaping women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, including in a bathroom.
An Army soldier has been charged with secretly photographing and videotaping women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, including in a bathroom.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:00:29 GMT
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police.
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police. Andrea Rebello's family followed the pastor Wednesday as he led her white cloth-draped coffin to the altar at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:55:01 GMT
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Damage was heavy at the Silver Creek Mini Mart in Silver Creek after Monday's storms.
WRGA Rome's NewsTalk posted this photo on Facebook showing the Silver Creek Mini Mart, which was leveled by Monday night's storms.
