Atlanta wakes up warm and sticky early Tuesday, June 30, with temperatures near 79°F and the air already feeling like a wet blanket. It only goes up from there. Forecasters expect highs around 95–96°F, with the heat index soaring well into the 100s by midday and through the afternoon.
Heat Advisory And What To Expect
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday, June 30, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., calling for heat index values in the mid to upper 100s and locally as high as 107°F. Afternoon highs should land around 95–97°F, with only a small 15–20% chance of late afternoon or evening showers or thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Any storms that do pop could bring brief heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty outflow winds, but for most neighborhoods the real danger will be long hours of intense, oppressive heat.
Where To Cool Off
City crews and nonprofits are rolling out relief options across the metro. The city plans to open a cooling center at Selena S. Butler Park (98 William Holmes Borders Dr. NE) at 11 a.m. Tuesday, and Atlanta Fire and Rescue crews are handing out water at stations across the city. WSB-TV reports those activations and lists other county cooling options. For background on yesterday's scorching setup, see yesterday's heat setup.
How To Stay Safe Today
Hydrate early and often, stay in air conditioning when you can, and skip heavy outdoor activity between late morning and early evening. The Heat Advisory urges frequent breaks in shaded or climate-controlled areas for anyone working outside. If someone shows signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, such as confusion, fainting or a very high body temperature, move them to a cool place and call 911 right away. Employers and supervisors should follow heat safety guidance for outdoor labor and shift the toughest tasks to the cooler parts of the day.
What Comes Next
The ridge of hot weather is expected to stick around through the Independence Day holiday weekend, with daytime highs generally in the mid to upper 90s and afternoon storm chances returning over the weekend. Keep an eye on updates through the week and double-check local resources for cooling center hours before you head out.
