Record Temperatures Expected This Week Throughout Georgia

GEORGIA — As temperatures across Georgia continue to rise, the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for record heat this week.

An extended period of unseasonably hot temperatures will continue through the latter part of this week across north and central Georgia, the NWS said. Widespread high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s are expected, with some locations exceeding 100 degrees, especially along and south of a Columbus to Macon to Warrenton line in middle Georgia.

These temperatures are around 15 degrees above normal for late May. In addition, little relief is expected during the night as temperature sonly fall into the 70s in many locations, the NWS said.

Little to no precipitation is expected in the area until possibly the end of this week.

The unusual heat this early in the season has already resulted in broken records and additional records are likely to be broken in the next several days with all time monthly records in jeopardy as well.

Additionally, the NWS issued a hazardous weather outlook for most of Georgia beginning Tuesday.

Hot temperatures are expected once again this afternoon across north and central Georgia with high temperatures climbing into the 90s most areas, and the lower 100s across portions of central Georgia.

There is a slight chance of a thunderstorm across extreme northwest portions of the area Tuesday afternoon. This activity is expected to remain below severe limits with just some gusty winds possible.

From Wednesday through Monday, the NWS said hot temperatures will continue across the area through the latter portion of this week with high temperatures climbing into the 90s area wide and near or a little over 100 across portions of central Georgia. Some of these temperatures could set additional daily records in addition to all time records for May.

There is a slight to low end chance for thunderstorms Thursday night through Sunday, mainly across portions of north Georgia. The primary threat from any thunderstorms will be gusty winds and lightning.

The NWS warns the public to take extra precautions for the heat by remaining hydrated, avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun, and limiting strenuous activities when spending time outdoors. Also, "Look Before You Lock," and don't leave children or pets unattended in a hot vehicle.