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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…

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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…

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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,…

Climate and Weather August 27, 2023

Another scorcher expected in Cobb County and across the state, with heat index up to 109

Another scorching day is expected in Cobb County and much of the rest of Georgia, with a heat index of up to 109. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather August 26, 2023

Scorching heat expected across Georgia through the weekend with heat index up to 109

There doesn’t seem to be any short-term relief from the heat except to stay in air-conditioned environments. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Georgia…

Climate and Weather August 25, 2023

Heat index of 105 to 109 expected in Cobb County and much of region today: Friday Aug 25

If you can stay in air conditioning, today’s a day to do it. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cobb County and the surrounding region for…

Climate and Weather August 14, 2023

Excessive heat warning issued for Cobb County: heat index up to 110

An excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Cobb County and other counties in the region from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, Aug 14,…

Climate and Weather July 8, 2022

Heat advisory for Cobb County continues with heat index expected as high as 107

We’re still under the National Weather Service heat advisory for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia on Friday July 8 from noon until 7 p.m. What…

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