Georgia faces thunderstorms, dense fog, and high heat

North and central Georgia are facing a period of hazardous weather, including thunderstorms, dense fog, and high heat. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for the region.

Thunderstorm activity is expected to increase over the weekend, bringing risks of gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Additionally, heat index values are projected to reach between the upper 90s and low 100s through early next week.

Patchy dense fog is likely toward daybreak, particularly in areas that experienced heavy rain recently. Throughout the week, weather patterns will include scattered showers and varying cloud cover, with temperatures fluctuating between the low 80s and the low 90s.