Most Of Georgia Under Heat Advisory Tuesday

GEORGIA — The National Weather Service has warned of high temperatures this week, but on Tuesday those temperatures will turn into a heat advisory.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of Georgia from noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Heat index values will be around 105 to 109 due to temperatures in the mid to upper 90s, and dew points in the 70s, the NWS said.

The heat index values will likely exceed 105 degrees Wednesday in portions of central Georgia during the afternoon and early evening.

The heat and humidity will cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

A Heat Advisory means that a period of dangerous heat is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create heat index readings of at least 105 degrees and very warm overnight temperatures.

The NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room and staying out of direct sunshine. The elderly, the very young and people with heart conditions are most at risk in extreme heat. Friends, relatives and neighbors should check on people who may be at risk.

When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

The NWS also says it is important to know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which are below from the CDC. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, so the NWS says to call 911 if you see any of the signs.

Additionally, the NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for most of the state.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible, mainly Tuesday afternoon and evening. A few of these storms could be strong with gusty winds, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and heavy rain. A line of thunderstorms is likely to move into far north Georgia by late evening and drop south across north Georgia into the early morning hours. A few of these storms may be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts, some hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and heavy rain.

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

The forecast for the rest of the week includes:

Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.