Heat advisory extended: Index values could top 110 degrees
Sunday morning: Heat advisory continues as temperatures soar
Meteorologist Alex Forbes breaks down the latest weather forecast for Metro Atlanta and North Georgia as high heat index values continue across the region. A Heat Advisory remains in place through Monday, with feel-like temperatures pushing between 105 and 110 degrees. While most areas will experience dry conditions, a minor 20% chance of pop-up showers or storms remains possible heading into the week, followed by a slight cooling trend by Thursday.
ATLANTA - Dangerous heat continues across metro Atlanta under an active heat advisory as temperatures climb into the upper 90s.
Heat advisory extended into Monday
What we know:
A heat advisory remains in effect through Monday evening across metro Atlanta.
Dangerous, oppressive heat continues to pose notable health risks as high temperatures reach the upper 90s and heat index values climb between 105 and 110 degrees.
Storm risks and relief
Far north Georgia counties along the border face a Level 2 severe storm risk Monday afternoon and evening, while a Level 1 risk extends into the Atlanta area between 4 p.m. and midnight.
Isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms remain possible each day across the area. These storms bring gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall, and potential brief relief from the intense heat.
Any severe storms that develop could bring damaging wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
Rain chances remain low at 20% through Monday and Tuesday, with a minor cooling trend expected later in the week.
A look ahead this week
What's next:
The intense heat peaks with highs near 98 degrees on Monday and 95 degrees on Tuesday, accompanied by slim 20% daily rain chances
On Wednesday, highs drop slightly to 96 degrees under completely dry skies.
A weak weather system brings a noticeable cooling trend. Highs fall to 93 degrees on Thursday and into the lower 90s by Friday and Saturday.
Friday will bring the week's highest likelihood for scattered showers and storms as that weak system moves through the region.
What we don't know:
It is unclear if any severe thunderstorm warnings will ultimately be issued, as the strongest storm activity is expected to remain further north in Tennessee and North Carolina.
The exact locations that will receive brief rain relief remain uncertain due to the isolated nature of the storms.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from FOX 5 Storm Team.