The first official week of summer will be the hottest of the year in the East Cobb area.
High temperatures in the high 90s are expected through at least Wednesday, and possibly longer, as what weather forecasters are calling a “heat dome” is making its way through the eastern half of the country.
Extreme heat warnings are being forecast in parts of the Midwest and the Northeast, with a heat advisory being issued across much of the Deep South.
Temperatures surpassed 100 degrees in the Dakotas, and the Great Plains region where the most severe heat conditions are being forecast.
In our area, highs through Wednesday are expected to range between 95-98, with a high on Thursday expected around 94. Highs will fall into the high 80s by the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
Lows will be in the low 70s, but humid conditions both day and night will make the weather feel hotter, and could pose dangers to people staying outside for long periods.
Heat index values could surpass in the early part of this week in metro Atlanta, with the most serious danger in the afternoons.
The MUST Ministries cooling shelter (1297 Bells Ferry Road) will be open daily through Friday from noon-6:30 p.m., and individuals will receive lunch and dinner.
Later in the week could also bring some rain.
There’s a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon, rising to 50 percent Friday afternoon and up to 70 percent on Saturday and Sunday.
Highs will be in the high 80s and the heat index is expected to be in the 90s, as humid conditions will continue.
Next week will start with highs dropping to the low 80s, but heat advisories are likely to remain in effect as the summer continues.
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