NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS) ADVISORY:
“Afternoon heat indices will rise above 100 most days through the weekend in many places across north and central Georgia.
Heat Advisories are likely to be issued for portions of north and central Georgia this weekend.
Regardless of issuance, please take heat safety precautions if outdoors, and check in on family members and neighbors if necessary.”
GAINESVILLE AREA EXTENDED FORECAST AS OF EARLY FRIDAY:
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.