104 Degree Feels-Like Temps To Bake GA Amid Storms

Dangerous temperatures will heat up the Peach State this week, but Georgians could also face daily lightning-producing storms, as well.

The National Weather Service predicts another heatwave in Georgia, starting with a high feels-like temperature of 101 degrees on Tuesday in metro Atlanta.

At their peak, heat-index temperatures can reach 104 degrees in the Athens and Macon areas this week. However, a NWS hazardous weather outlook showed heat index values may climb to 105 degrees in central and eastern Georgia daily through Saturday.

On Tuesday, heat index values were expected to range from 94 to 104 degrees for several Georgia regions, excluding the far northeast, according to the outlook.

Residents are asked to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

As residents try to stay cool, they may also attempt to remain dry as isolated to scattered thunderstorms were anticipated Tuesday afternoon and evening in the north and central Georgia regions.

Gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall could accompany the storms, according to the NWS outlook. The chance for daily storms appears to remain higher than 50 percent most days.

The NWS reported widespread severe weather could be at a minimum, but a few storms could be strong to severe. The agency's forecast calls for rain and possible thunderstorms daily through Monday.

Updates will be posted on the weather service's Twitter page, the weather service's Facebook page and its website.

Here is the National Weather Service's Tuesday morning detailed forecast for metro Atlanta:

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Thursday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 90. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 90. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.

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