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Heat advisory in effect for metro Atlanta, heat index climbing up to 109 degrees

ATLANTA — The summer heat wave isn’t over yet for metro Atlanta with another heat advisory in place.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Ashley Kramlich says highs will be near 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday. The heat index could reach up to 109 degrees in some areas.

That’s why a heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. Kramlich says it’s likely another heat advisory will be issued on Saturday.

Here’s what else to know for the weekend:

  • Peak of the heat wave today & Saturday
  • Cold front moves in Sunday; isolated storms possible in the afternoon
  • Cold front hangs around next week leading to an active weather pattern and cooler temps.

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