Extreme heat is bearing down across much of the Peach State on Monday.
A heat advisory is in place in east and central Georgia through 8 p.m. While the metro Atlanta area has been spared from the advisory, the heat index — a measure of how hot it really feels — is still expected to reach the 100-degree mark.
It’s going to be “steamy and sticky and hot this afternoon,” Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said.
Credit: National Weather Service
Credit: National Weather Service
Monday’s high is projected to climb into the mid-90s in Atlanta, and humidity from the recent daily afternoon showers is driving the feels-like temps up to about 101 degrees. Peak heat is expected between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Some (marginally) good news? If you’re going to the Beyoncé concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium or Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby at Truist Park, the heat index should drop into the mid-90s by 7 p.m. So, not quite as hot, but still near-unbearable.
During Monday’s peak-heat hours, though, it’ll be a good idea to limit outdoor activities. If you do have to be outside, whether it’s for work or fun, drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade. Perspiration doesn’t evaporate as easily in high humidity, making it harder for your body to regulate its temperature in those conditions.
As of Monday morning, heat indexes around the city aren’t expected to reach advisory criteria (a heat index exceeding 104 degrees) this week, but the potential is there. So keep an eye on the forecast.
In locations under the advisory, residents could see heat index values of up to 110 degrees, the National Weather Service warns.
“Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” the federal agency cautions. “Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.”
We’ll get a repeat of these weather conditions Tuesday, just with a better chance of rainfall. Peak-heat index values will depend on how many storms develop. In areas that don’t get any showers, the advisory could be extended, according to the NWS.
A higher chance of rain is expected Wednesday through the end of the week, which should keep heat index values in the mid-90s.
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