Thursday, April 11 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-04-11 13:17:08 GMT
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.
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.
Saturday, May 25 2013 3:54 PM EDT2013-05-25 19:54:41 GMT
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is reminding Georgians to check their insurance policies for hurricane coverage as National Hurricane Preparedness Week approaches.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is reminding Georgians to check their insurance policies for hurricane coverage as National Hurricane Preparedness Week approaches.
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 -
As freezing rain threatens for Friday, the world's busiest airport isn't taking any chances. Crews and deicing equipment are standing by at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport just in case.
FOX 5's Justin Gray took a behind-the-scenes look at how airport crews are preparing for the possibility of winter weather. General Manager Louis Miller showed Gray the parts of the airport you normally don't see. Crews are setting up a snow desk to coordinate their response to the potential storm along with the airlines and the FAA inside the tower.
Deicing trucks are also lined up and ready to go on the tarmac. The key, Miller said, is to prepare for the worst and hope it doesn't come.
More than 160,000 pounds of deicing mixture is on hand, and 15 snow plows are ready to clear the runways at any time. Even two years ago when Atlanta was socked with a winter storm, airport officials always had three of their five runways open.
Airport officials believe they are ready for Friday, regardless of what happens. They had a last-minute conference call to coordinate with the airlines on Thursday afternoon.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:03:38 GMT
Three people remain at an Atlanta hospital a day after they were injured aboard a hotel shuttle bus that crashed with a tractor-trailer near the city's airport.
Three people remain at an Atlanta hospital a day after they were injured aboard a hotel shuttle bus that crashed with a tractor-trailer near the city's airport.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:19:38 GMT
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
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More than 160,000 pounds of deicer are ready in case Atlanta airport crews need it on Friday.
