A hot and humid pattern is affecting north Georgia, leading to high heat index values and potential afternoon storms. Today's weather is expected to be partly cloudy with isolated storms possible later in the day. Temperatures are forecast to rise significantly by the weekend, reaching the upper 90s and staying there through next week.

The heat index is expected to exceed 100 degrees, prompting heat advisories due to the risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke from prolonged outdoor exposure. Further details on the heat wave and its impact are available from Atlanta News First, including guidance on planning ahead for the extreme heat.