Georgia
How hot will the 2024 summer be in Georgia? AccuWeather releases its national forecast
Georgia summers are notably hot and this summer will be no exception.
According to forecast data provided by the Weather Channel, the heat index is already expected to reach between 100-104 degrees and it’s only the early part of May. AccuWeather recently released its annual 2024 U.S. summer forecast giving a look at the summer weather expectations across the nation.
Here’s what the forecast is calling for and a look at what Georgians may want to prepare for:
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What is this summer’s national weather forecast?
The AccuWeather summer forecast is predicting temperatures to jump 2 to 4 degrees above the historical average across the nation. Here are some of the key takeaways from the report:
- More 90-degree days are expected in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Chicago this summer compared to 2023, driving up energy demands.
- Drought conditions are forecast to expand in the Northern Rockies, interior Northeast, and Interior Southwest.
- Forecast for “explosive” hurricane season could lead to increased flooding threats along the Gulf Coast.
- California is expected to remain free of widespread drought this summer.
What is the summer 2024 forecast for Georgia?
Statewide, AccuWeather is predicting Georgians will see temperatures one to two degrees higher than the historic averages. This is the same for Alabama, Mississippi, and the Carolinas. The anticipated heat is also likely to contribute to uptick of severe weather. For the entire southeast, including Georgia, June through August is predicted to be the peak time for storms and similar severe conditions.
Looking ahead, July is likely to be the hottest summer month. On average, temperatures will likely be up to 90 and 95 degrees, depending on where in Georgia you live.
However, what it feels like outside is determined by the Heat Index, which is calculated with the air temperature and humidity. A heat index calculator is available at noaa.gov.
What to do when the heat gets extreme?
When it gets too hot, it can become medically unsafe as the chances of heat exhaustion or even heat stroke rise. According to a study conducted by the CDC’s GRASP program, just between 2002 and 2008, there were more than 14,000 heat-related hospitalizations.
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency explained that heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale and clammy skin, a thready pulse, and possible fainting/vomiting are all indicative of heat exhaustion. Meanwhile, heat stroke is a severe medical emergency that happens when the body temperature reaches 106 degrees or higher. Symptoms include hot dry skin, rapid and strong pulse, and possible unconsciousness. Summon immediate emergency medical assistance.
Here are some tips to prepare for severe heat:
- Check and ensure your home’s cooling system is working properly.
- Research your local cooling shelter options.
- Keep windows covered with shades, drapes, or temporary reflectors.
Here are some tips for when the heat gets dangerous:
- Stay indoors as much as possible.
- Drink plenty of fluids and replace salts and minerals in your body.
- Limit your consumption of alcoholic drinks.
- Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.
- Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible. Protect your face and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
APPLING COUNTY, Ga. (WCYB) — The co-owner of Yurezz Home Center in Greeneville has been arrested in Georgia, according to a report obtained by News 5.
Earlier this week, News 5 told you about the dealership in Greeneville that abruptly shut down last month.
This has left homeowners with partially built homes and employees without jobs.
It is not yet clear why Richard Altman was taken into custody.
This is a developing story.
Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court upholds convictions of men in deadly shooting during gas station carjacking
Two men found guilty of murdering a man while he was pumping air into his tires at a Georgia gas station will remain in prison, the Georgia Supreme Court has ruled.
Miles Chatezal Collins and Josiah Hughley, Jr. had appealed to the state’s highest court after they were found guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault, violating Georgia’s Street Gang, Terrorism and Prevention Act, and hijacking a motor vehicle, among other charges in 2025.
The men’s charges stem from a shooting on July 10, 2022, at a QuickTrip gas station in Peachtree Corners. According to the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old Bradley Lamar Coleman had stopped at the gas station to fill up his tires when Collins, Hughley, and a third man pulled up beside him and tried to steal his Dodge Charger.
When Coleman tried to stop the men, officials say they shot him and fled the scene.
Authorities say the three men were members of the Blood gang and had tried to steal the car to increase their status.
While their first trial ended in a mistrial due to a comment by the prosecution, a jury found Collins, Hughley, and their co-defendant, David Jarrad Booker, guilty of more than a dozen charges in 2025. They were each sentenced to life plus 145 years in prison.
In Collins and Hughley’s appeal to the state Supreme Court, they argued that there was insufficient evidence to support some of the charges and that the judge in the case improperly admitted certain evidence and committed errors in instructing the jurors.
The justices’ rulings disagreed, finding that their attorneys failed to object to the supposed errors and that the two men’s claims were insufficient.
The judges also found that a claim by Hughley that his counsel failed him by not asserting that a statement made to law enforcement should have been suppressed. With those findings, the Supreme Court chose not to overrule the case, letting the convictions and sentences stand.
“We are grateful for this affirmation from the Georgia Supreme Court,” Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. “Thanks to the incredible work of our team of trial and appellate prosecutors, and all of the staff that assisted with defending these convictions, two dangerous criminals will remain in prison.”
Booker’s appeal remains pending.
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – A Georgia State Patrol trooper sustained injuries Tuesday afternoon after striking the rear of a stopped vehicle on Georgia 400, triggering a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash.
What we know:
The collision happened around 3:43 p.m. on the northbound lanes just south of Abernathy Road.
A trooper was traveling north on Georgia 400 when traffic in front of the cruiser came to a sudden stop. The trooper was unable to halt in time and struck the rear of a second vehicle, which then slammed into a third vehicle.
All three vehicles sustained enough damage to be towed from the scene, according to the state patrol report. The trooper had visible injuries and received treatment onsite, while medics transported the second driver to a local hospital. The driver of the third car complained of injuries but refused medical treatment at the scene.
What we don’t know:
Officials have not yet confirmed the current medical conditions of the hospitalized driver or the injured trooper. It remains unclear what caused traffic to come to a sudden halt before the chain-reaction collision occurred.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Lt. E. Starling of the Georgia State Patrol DPS Public Information Office, who provided the preliminary crash details in an official statement.
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