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Climate and Weather June 25, 2024

Very high heat index in Georgia expected to continue through next Monday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, June 25. The outlook includes the possibility of…

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Climate and Weather June 24, 2024

High heat index, possibility of storms continue for north and central Georgia Monday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Monday, June 24, in Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible,…

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Climate and Weather June 23, 2024

“Very high heat index” at or above 100 for north and central Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Sunday, June 23, for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. A very high heat index is…

Climate and Weather June 22, 2024

Scattered storms & high heat index expected in north and central Georgia Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Saturday, June 22. Scattered storms are expected this afternoon in…

Climate and Weather June 21, 2024

High heat expected to return to north and central Georgia starting Saturday; storms possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Friday, June 21, 2024. Isolated thunderstorms are possible today…

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Climate and Weather June 18, 2024

Weather service advises caution due to heat for north and central Georgia Tuesday

Image generated by DALL-E from ChatGPT By Larry Felton Johnson Despite an expected heat index more moderate than the scorching temperature of the past few days, the National Weather Service…

Climate and Weather June 17, 2024

Outlook for Cobb County & region: isolated storms, heat index in 90s

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Monday, June 17, 2024, for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Isolated thunderstorms are possible across…

Climate and Weather June 16, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb & region: scattered storms, scorching heat index

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Sunday, June 16, covering Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. This afternoon, isolated to scattered thunderstorms…

Climate and Weather June 15, 2024

Scorcher in metro Atlanta Saturday: heat index of 98-104 degrees expected

The National Weather Service forecasts a heat index of between 98 and 104 degrees for Cobb County and other parts of the region on Saturday, June 15, and has issued…

Health Care June 6, 2024

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean

by Micki Olson, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat,…

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