AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – This week is bringing us some of the hottest temperatures so far this year.
Like other cities, Augusta experiences the urban heat island effect, which is a phenomenon where urban areas absorb more heat then rural areas because of buildings, roads and other dark surfaces.
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Augusta is known as one of the hottest spots in Georgia, and a study was done by UGA on the urban heat island effect in our area…