The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for North and Central Georgia, warning of intense heat and potential thunderstorms.
🌤️ What’s Happening:
- Heat index values are expected to reach 98 to 105 degrees across much of the area, with some locations potentially exceeding 105 degrees.
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the afternoon, with the main threat being locally heavy rainfall.
⚠️ Between the Lines:
- The combination of high temperatures and humidity creates dangerous conditions, particularly for those working or spending time outdoors.
- While thunderstorms may provide brief respite from the heat, they also bring the risk of flash flooding in some areas.
🔮 The Big Picture: This weather pattern is part of a broader trend of increasing extreme heat events across the Southeast, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on local weather patterns and the importance of community preparedness.
