Friday, May 24 2013 5:52 AM EDT2013-05-24 09:52:14 GMT
Northwest breezes behind a cold front have taken over for Georgia. This is pulling in cooler, drier air and will lead to cooler than average highs in the pleasant mid to upper 70s today.
Northwest breezes behind a cold front have taken over for Georgia. This is pulling in cooler, drier air and will lead to cooler than average highs in the pleasant mid to upper 70s today.
Saturday, June 30 2012 9:39 PM EDT2012-07-01 01:39:29 GMT
Saturday officially became the hottest day ever recorded in Atlanta surpassing the 32-year record of 105 just before 4 p.m.
If you thought it was unusually hot on Saturday, you would quite right. Saturday officially became the hottest day ever recorded in Atlanta surpassing the 32-year record of 105 just before 4 p.m.
Friday, June 29 2012 12:20 AM EDT2012-06-29 04:20:28 GMT
Temperatures are on the rise across Georgia, and it's important that residents be able to recognize a heat-related health issue from the start.
Temperatures are on the rise across Georgia, and it's important that residents be able to recognize a heat-related health issue from the start. Here are some things you should know about heat-related illness from the Red Cross
ATLANTA -
Pools and lakes are likely going to be the place to be this weekend as Georgians try their best to stay cool amid the oppressive heat. The same was certainly was true at the Centennial Olympic Park fountain on Friday afternoon, where kids danced and splashed their way to cool.
Kids on summer camp field trips flooded the park, playing in the water and splashing with their friends. Parents and camp counselors knew it was going to be hot, and many came prepared.
"Plenty of suntan lotion, spray, plenty of water for the kids to drink so they can have fun and keep hydrated," said parent Aunjelique Benoit.
If you're spending time outside in the heat, it's important to stay cool. Experts recommend you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol and sugary drinks. You should also wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothes, and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning if possible. You should also avoid being outside during the late afternoon when temperatures are excessively hot, and limit your activity to early morning or late evening instead.
Also, don't leave kids or children outside for long periods of time because they may be more susceptible to heat exhaustion.
FULTON COUNTY COOLING STATIONS OPEN FOR SENIORS
Fulton County's Housing and Human Services Department, Office of Aging is opening Cooling Centers on Friday, June 29, 2012 to seniors in need of a cooler environment to ensure their health and safety during days when temperatures are expected to rise as high as 100 degrees or more.
The four Senior Multipurpose facilities will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to seniors living in Fulton County. Any residents without air conditioning are urged to visit one of the four Senior Multipurpose Facilities. Additionally, Neighborhood Senior facilities will be available between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during dangerously high temperatures.
