As Cobb County, metro Atlanta and much of North Georgia continues to experience extreme weather, the National Weather Service is extending its heat advisories for the area.
The NWS office in Peachtree City is issuing a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, the third day in a row for such notices.
Cobb temperatures reached into the mid-90s on Tuesday, and combined with humidity levels near 60 percent, the NWS calculated the heat index between 105-110.
The local forecast for Wednesday also calls for highs in the high 90s, with a 30 percent chance of rain during the day. The chance of rain will taper off Thursday and Friday to 20 percent.
Temperatures will remain that way, with similar humidity levels, for at least the next week.
Friday’s high is expected to be in the high 90s, and next week will offer little relief, as temperatures could reach 100.
The NWS says that in order to beat the heat, people should try to limit outdoor activities and stay out of the sun during the heat advisory periods, drink plenty of fluids, and not to leave children and pets unattended in vehicles.
“This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes,” the advisory states.
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