The Brief
- Severe storms damaged homes in southeast Atlanta, knocking out power for hours and leaving large trees on top of houses.
- A resident on Browns Mill Road expressed fear that a large, decaying tree outside her home could cause further destruction.
- Crews worked across affected areas to clear broken limbs and fallen timber following the strong weather system.
ATLANTA – Heavy storms swept through southeast Atlanta on Saturday, downing trees, causing widespread power outages and leaving residents concerned about hazardous conditions outside their homes.
A tree that fell through the roof of a home on McWilliams Road near Redford Drive after storms blew through southeast Atlanta on September 20, 2026. (FOX 5)
What we know:
A powerful storm rolled through southeast Atlanta, knocking out power to local neighborhoods for hours and bringing down trees onto residential properties. …