Heat Advisory: Sizzling temperatures continue across metro Atlanta, North Georgia
ATLANTA - Monday's heat advisory is expected to boil over into Tuesday. The metro Atlanta area and parts of North Georgia aren't expected to see cool temperatures any time soon.
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The new advisory is in effect from now until 10 p.m. Tuesday. Temperatures may even hit the triple digits, so you'll need to be prepared.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR COOL UNDER THE HOT GEORGIA SUN
The City of Atlanta has opened a cooling center to help residents beat the heat. You can visit the Selena Butler Facility at 98 William Holmes Borders Senior Drive SE. The center will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Learn more.
For those taking on the heat from home, the National Weather Service advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in the air-conditioning as much as possible, stay out of the sun, or wear lightweight clothing if you need to go out, and check on relatives and neighbors.
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If possible, save high-energy tasks for after the sun goes down when lows are expected to hit the low 70s.
Here are the areas where there is possible threat to life or property, according to the National Weather Service:
- Madison County
- Clarke County
- Oconee County
- Oglethorpe County
- Rockdale County
- Walton County
- Newton County
- Morgan County
- Greene County
- Heard County
- Coweta County
- Fayette County
- Clayton County
- Spalding County
- Henry County
- Butts County
- Jasper County
- Putnam County
- Troup County
- Meriwether County
- Pike County
- Upson County
- Lamar County
The weather may begin to cool down beginning next Sunday when storms are expected in our area. Keep your eyes on the FOX 5 Storm Team forecast to help plan your week.