Georgia Weather: Heat Indices Could Reach 108 Degrees This Week

GEORGIA — The National Weather Service is warning that the temperature this week could climb past 100 degrees, cautioning the public to limit outdoor time.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of central and east Georgia until 8 p.m. Monday night. Heat index values will be around 104 to 108 degrees, mainly south of a line from Hamilton to Forsyth and Washington, the NWS said. High heat and humidity will cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature, the NWS said.

Additionally, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon and evening. Some storms may be strong with gusty winds, frequent cloud- to-ground lightning, and heavy rain.

High heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure across parts of north and central Georgia through the middle of the week.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected each day this week, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. A few storms could be strong with gusty winds, heavy rain and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.

This week's forecast includes:

Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.