Georgia Heat Advisory and Scattered Storms: What to Expect

Why this matters: Prolonged exposure to high heat can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke, especially for vulnerable populations. Severe thunderstorms can cause property damage and power outages.

Georgia is experiencing a combination of extreme heat and potential severe weather. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory due to high temperatures and humidity, creating dangerous conditions, especially during peak afternoon hours. At the same time, a summertime weather pattern is bringing scattered thunderstorms, some of which could become severe.

Heat Advisory: The heat index, which measures how hot it feels, is expected to climb over 105 degrees in central and eastern Georgia. In the southernmost areas, it may exceed 110 degrees. Metro Atlanta will also experience roasting temperatures, with feels-like temperatures in the upper 90s.

Scattered Thunderstorms: The storms may bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning. The greatest thunderstorm activity is likely between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.

How to Prepare:

Who This Affects Most: Outdoor workers, the elderly, children, and individuals with chronic health conditions are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Residents in areas prone to flooding should also be prepared for heavy rainfall.

The heat index is a measure of how hot it feels by taking into account air temperature and relative humidity.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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