Peachtree City, Georgia – A dangerous mix of triple-digit heat and scattered thunderstorms will hammer north and central Georgia Tuesday, July 29, creating hazardous conditions by midday.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, a Heat Advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday, with heat index values soaring between 105°F and 109°F. High humidity will amplify the heat, pushing “feels-like” temperatures to levels that could trigger heat-related illness in minutes.
Major cities under the advisory include Atlanta, Marietta, Rome, Decatur, Cartersville, and Peachtree City, with I-75, I-85, and I-20 corridors seeing peak heating just before afternoon storms roll in. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and check on neighbors without air conditioning.
Thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon, especially after 2 p.m., with gusty winds and heavy rainfall possible. No severe weather is currently forecast, but isolated storms may cause localized flooding or power outages.
5-Day Extended Forecast: Peachtree City & Atlanta Metro Area
- Tuesday, July 29:
High 95°F. Heat index near 108°F. Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. Chance of rain 60%. - Wednesday, July 30:
High 92°F. Showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Cooling trend begins. - Thursday, July 31:
High 91°F. Showers likely by afternoon. Continued storm chances into the evening. - Friday, August 1:
High 90°F. More thunderstorms likely. Slight drop in humidity. - Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, August 3:
Highs in the upper 80s. Thunderstorm risk continues both days. Slight clearing possible by late Sunday.
⚠️ More heat advisories or thunderstorm alerts may follow later this week. Check back for live updates.
