Storms To Hit GA Amid Extreme Heat Warning, Advisory

ATLANTA, GA — An extreme heat warning has been issued in some Georgia counties, while weather officials have released a heat advisory Monday in other parts of the state amid lightning-producing storms.

The National Weather Service on Monday revealed a map that showed triple-digit temperatures statewide.

"It is going to be a hot one today, here are the expected heat indices (feels like temperatures) for this afternoon. Do what you can to stay hydrated and cool everyone," the NWS said in a Facebook post.

The weather service issued an extreme heat warning for the Dublin area and other areas further southeast, but a large majority of Georgia underwent a heat advisory at 11 a.m., including metro Atlanta. The advisory is set to expire at 8 p.m. Monday.

Heat indices up to 109 degrees are expected in metro Atlanta and surrounding communities, according to the advisory. In areas under the heat warning, apparent temperatures can reach up to 112 degrees.

The heat will persist through Wednesday, with weather officials saying Tuesday is expected to be the most intense day for heat and humidity.

But cooler weather shall prevail by the weekend due to a cold front, the NWS said.

Also in play in Georgia are isolated thunderstorms, which are anticipated for the next several days in the metro Atlanta region.

The NWS reported frequent lightning and 40-mph wind gusts to come with Monday afternoon's storms in the metro area.

Then, in the coming days, downburst winds could gain speed and reach 50 mph among heavy rain and frequent lightning, the NWS reported.

The storms may clear in north and central Georgia by Saturday.

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

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Northwest wind 5-10 mph.

Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Wednesday: 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 92. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Wednesday 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 74. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.