GEORGIA — A wave of intense summer heat is set to grip North Georgia starting this weekend and into early next week, with forecasters warning of temperatures nearing 100°F and dangerously high heat index values across several counties.
The FOX 5 Storm Team and National Weather Service are forecasting widespread mid-to-upper 90s highs through Monday and Tuesday, with some areas possibly crossing the 100-degree threshold. The heat will be especially brutal due to humid, muggy nights that provide little overnight relief, keeping low temperatures in the 70s.
Triple-Digit Heat Expected Early in the Week
According to meteorologist Laurann Robinson, metro Atlanta and surrounding communities will experience rising heat through the weekend, with the peak of the heat wave arriving Monday and Tuesday.
“Now we are looking at something major down the road… big time heat wave with highs approaching 100 here in Atlanta,” warned FOX 5 Chief Meteorologist David Chandley…