Expected to continue for several days
The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has extended the Heat Advisory for the local area through Monday at 8 p.m. and it is possible it will continue further into the week. Temperatures expected to go as high as 97 by Monday with heat indices in the triple digits. Temperatures are predicted to stay in the 90s for the next two weeks.
According to the National Weather Service at Peachtree City Hazardous Weather Outlook for the next week, “a Heat Advisory remains in effect for much of north and central Georgia from noon today and continuing through tonight. High heat and humidity will bring heat indices into the triple digits this
afternoon and both temperatures and humidity will remain elevated tonight. Please exercise caution if outdoors and check on vulnerable neighbors. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall will be the primary threats
with any storms that do form. Saturday through Thursday… Hot and humid conditions will persist through the weekend, with heat indices in the triple digits each day. The Heat Advisory continues through 8pm Saturday.”
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each afternoon through the weekend into next week. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds will be primary storm threats.
The National Weather services urges residents to be sure to practice heat safety wherever you are.
Update: The Heat Advisory for Thursday expires at 8 p.m. Thursday. Another Heat Advisory with index values up to 108 degrees begins at noon Friday, August. 14 until 8 p.m. that evening.
A head advisory remains in effect from 1 to 8 p.m. this afternoon for Walton and surrounding counties. Heat index values up to 108 expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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