Tornado Warning in Henry County as Severe Weather Hits Metro Atlanta: Damage Reported and Temporary Shelter Opened
On Thursday, October 5, 2023, a tornado warning was issued for Henry County as a radar-confirmed tornado was reported near McDonough at 3:34 p.m., moving northeast at 10 mph. The warning was lifted shortly after, but early damage assessments revealed uprooted trees and a blocked lane on I-75, causing significant traffic delays. A temporary shelter has been established at Bethlehem Elementary School for those affected, as the National Weather Service continues to monitor severe weather threats in the region.
May 29, 2025
