July-4-Weekend on WACN 21 News

Heat advisory extended through Saturday as heat index tops 108 again

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The National Weather Service extended a heat advisory across north and central Georgia through 8 p.m. Saturday as heat index values are forecast to climb back into dangerous territory.

Forecasters expect actual air temperatures in the mid-90s combined with high humidity to push feels-like readings past 108 degrees in some areas, including downtown Atlanta and the south metro.

“Hazardous heat is possible, especially for vulnerable populations,” the weather service said. “Stay hydrated, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.”

Atlanta weather: brief relief midweek before heat returns for holiday weekend

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A weak cold front pushed through north Georgia overnight Monday, bringing scattered thunderstorms and a brief reprieve from the heat that has gripped the region for the past week.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for highs in the upper 80s — still warm, but noticeably cooler than the upper 90s and heat index values above 105 that defined much of the past week.

“Drier air is moving in behind the front, which will knock down humidity a bit and make it feel much more comfortable,” said NWS Atlanta forecaster Andrew Dessler. “It’s not a true cold front, but it will feel like one after what we’ve been through.”

Sunday's weather: brief relief from the heat before temperatures climb again

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:30:00 -0400

A weak cold front pushed through north Georgia Saturday night, bringing a brief reprieve from the heat wave that has gripped the region for the past week.

Sunday’s forecast calls for highs in the upper 80s — still warm, but noticeably cooler than the upper 90s and heat index values above 105 that defined much of the past week. Scattered thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon, but the Storm Prediction Center has most of north Georgia in a marginal risk category.

Three things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, July 3-5

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Looking for something to do this Independence Day weekend? Here are three events worth checking out:

Peachtree Road Race — Saturday, 7:30 a.m.

The 57th running of the world’s largest 10K returns Saturday morning with a record 60,000 registered runners. The race starts at Peachtree and Lenox roads and finishes at Piedmont Park. Spectators are welcome along the route. MARTA is offering extra rail service to the Lenox station.

Flicks on the Bricks — Friday, 6 p.m.

Extreme heat warning issued for Thursday as heat index could reach 110

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:30:00 -0400

The National Weather Service has upgraded Thursday’s heat advisory to an extreme heat warning for parts of metro Atlanta, with heat index values forecast to hit 108 to 111 degrees in some areas from noon through 8 p.m.

The warning covers most of north and central Georgia, including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton and Henry counties. Forecasters are calling for actual air temperatures in the upper 90s combined with high humidity to push the feels-like reading past 110 in the hottest spots, including downtown Atlanta and the south metro.

Heat advisory in effect across metro Atlanta through Tuesday as heat index tops 100

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Metro Atlanta is under a heat advisory for a second straight day as the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City extended the warning through 8 p.m. Tuesday.

The advisory covers an area of Georgia stretching from Dalton and Rome in the north down through Athens, Atlanta, Newnan, Columbus, Macon and Dublin. Forecasters are calling for highs of 94 to 97 degrees and heat index values of at least 100 degrees each afternoon through the July 4th holiday weekend.