Things to Do
Things to Do

Hurricane tracker: Where is Hurricane Michael now?

Michael downgraded to tropical storm as it moves across Georgia, killing 11-year-old girl

Henry County welcomed people fleeing Hurricane Michael.
Oct 11, 2018

Hurricane Michael weakened to a tropical storm around 1 a.m., and is continuing to lose strength as it moves through the state, according to meteorologists at Channel 2 Action News.

The powerful storm left a trail of destruction through Georgia, with one confirmed death, an 11-year-old girl in Southwest Georgia, which appeared to be the hardest hit part of the state.

Explore»RELATED: Hurricane Michael makes landfall in Florida Panhandle

Michael's current maximum sustained winds are 50 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center, www.nhc.noaa.gov.

Explore »RELATED: How dangerous is a hurricane? Understanding hurricane categories

As of  5 a.m. Thursday, the storm was about 30 miles west of Augusta and 90 miles northeast of Macon.

ExploreGet complete coverage and forecasts for the hurricane on ajc.com as Michael approaches the coast 
More Stories

Keep Reading

Make a lantern and join the Atlanta Beltline Parade on the Southwest Trail on Saturday, or watch the colorful procession go by. (Courtesy of Atlanta Beltline)

Credit: (Courtesy of Atlanta Beltline)

15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Kentucky Derby parties, Free Comic Book Day, Mutt Gala, May the Fourth Taco Fest and a rodeo top things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta.

Stay well, ATL: 5 must-do wellness events in May

Check out five wellness events happening around metro Atlanta this May, from a floral-filled festival in Buckhead to outdoor yoga sessions at Ponce City Market.

Native American actor helps make ‘Peter Pan’ take flight

Interview with Atlanta actor Bailey Frankenberg, who brings physical prowess to the updated character of Tiger Lily in "Peter Pan," coming to Fox Theatre.

The Latest

Make a lantern and join the Atlanta Beltline Parade on the Southwest Trail on Saturday, or watch the colorful procession go by. (Courtesy of Atlanta Beltline)

Credit: (Courtesy of Atlanta Beltline)

15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Author events May 2-8

Stay well, ATL: 5 must-do wellness events in May

Featured

A new poll from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution explored what Georgians thought about the first 100 days in office of President Donald Trump’s second term. Photo illustration by Philip Robibero/AJC

Credit: Philip Robibero/AJC

Interactive: What Georgia voters think about Donald Trump’s first 100 days, the issues and 2026 election

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see how Georgians' opinions differ about politics based on their gender, age, race, education, income and political leaning.

Dickens administration aims to wipe out $33M deficit before budget cycle begins

According to the mayor’s office, the original $33 million deficit — about 3% of last year’s general fund budget — has already been reduced by half.

Gwinnett judge won’t apply Kemp’s new lawsuit limits to landmark trial

The judge overseeing a landmark trial in Gwinnett County refused to apply Gov. Brian Kemp’s new lawsuit-limiting legislation to the case.