The National Weather Service in Atlanta is warning of dangerously high heat and humidity across Georgia from Sunday through Tuesday, with some of the highest heat index values of the year expected.
Cities including Atlanta, Athens, Columbus, Macon, and Rome could experience heat index values as high as 112 degrees Fahrenheit, according to NWS forecasts.
The warning comes just days after Wednesday, July 23, was identified as the peak of the “dog days of summer” — the stretch of sweltering weather that typically runs from July 3 to August 11.
The NWS urges residents to take extra precautions to protect themselves, their families, and their pets.
Health officials stress heat safety
Georgia’s high humidity can make already hot days even more dangerous, especially for people working or spending time outdoors, said Kristin Patten, public information officer with the South Health District in Valdosta…