Atlanta's heat is just getting started, with highs in the mid- to upper 90s through early next week. Storm chances remain limited but could bring brief downpours and gusty winds.

Atlanta will heat up to 92 degrees Wednesday, with storms possible after 3 p.m. The bigger story is a prolonged stretch of upper-90s temperatures ahead.

Atlanta will reach 91 degrees Tuesday before afternoon storms return, with an even hotter stretch arriving by Saturday.

Atlanta starts Monday clear and muggy before afternoon storms and near-100-degree heat indices. The rest of the week trends hotter.

Atlanta heats up to 92°F Sunday before afternoon thunderstorms move into the forecast. More low-90s heat and pop-up storms are expected throughout the week.

Atlanta's Saturday starts clear, but heat and humidity build toward a 91°F high before spotty storms arrive late.

Atlanta will heat up to around 90 degrees Friday before afternoon thunderstorms roll in. The unsettled, muggy pattern continues through the weekend and into next week.

Atlanta starts Thursday with sun and 72-degree temperatures, but afternoon thunderstorms could interrupt commutes and outdoor plans. Heat and daily storm chances linger through next week.

Atlanta starts Wednesday mostly sunny, but storms are likely this afternoon. Heavy rain, gusty winds and rising heat remain in the forecast through the weekend.

Atlanta starts Monday sunny and warm, but storm chances rise sharply Tuesday and linger through the weekend.

McCaysville is under a state of emergency after flooding damaged downtown, disrupted water service and closed a major road.

Atlanta starts Sunday cloudy and muggy, with an 88°F high and afternoon thunderstorms possible. A wetter pattern takes over by Tuesday.

Atlanta faces a stormy Saturday with heavy rain, lightning and possible flooding before hotter, storm-prone weather returns next week.