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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.
The SEC has announced the future Georgia football conference opponents for the 2026 through 2029 seasons.
Georgia will face Florida, South Carolina and Auburn every season. The SEC announced on Friday that the annual opponents will be revisited every four seasons.
Georgia football future SEC opponents, schedule
- 2026: Florida (Atlanta), at South Carolina, Auburn, at Alabama, at Ole Miss, at Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Vanderbilt
- 2027: Florida (Tampa), South Carolina, at Auburn, at Kentucky, at Texas, at Texas A&M, LSU, Mississippi State, Tennessee
- 2028: Florida (Jacksonville), at South Carolina, Auburn, Alabama, Ole Miss, Arkansas, at Oklahoma, at Missouri, at Vanderbilt
- 2029: Florida (Jacksonville), South Carolina, at Auburn, Kentucky, Texas, Texas A&M, at LSU, at Mississippi State, at Tennessee
“it’s hard. I mean, it’s brutal. And everybody’s the same,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said on Tuesday night. “I mean, we all gotta play each other. It’s really tough, highly ranked teams, physical teams. It’s just going to continue to be a grind. I mean, looking forward with the nines coming, it’s going to be scary because you just don’t have enough. Nobody has enough depth.”
Dates for the 2026 schedule will be announced in December, according to the conference. The schedules will be flipped in 2028 and 2029 from the home-road splits in 2026 and 2027.
In its scheduling outline, the SEC made it clear it wants competitively balanced schedules, which will be determined using the entire schedule and not just the annual opponents. Tennessee reportedly will face Alabama, Vanderbilt and Kentucky in each of the next four years. The latter two are not exactly football powerhouses.
According to the SEC, the highest opponent average winning percentage for any school in the 2026-29 schedules is 55.67% while the lowest is 46.65%, a difference of only 9.02%. From 2020 through 2023 — when the league still used the divisional format — the highest winning percentage was 61.32% and the lowest was 39.76%.
In addition to nine conference games, the SEC stipulates that schools face one Power Four in its nonconference scheduling.
Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech satisfies that requirement. Georgia has future nonconference games against Louisville, Florida State, Clemson and Ohio State on its schedule for the time being.
As it stands, Georgia has 13 games scheduled for the 2025 season. The Bulldogs have nonconfernce games against Tennessee State, Western Kentucky, Louisville and Georgia Tech.
“We’re working through that right now, and a lot of that’s going to be determined as we learn when and where our schedule is going to be in the next few weeks,” Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks said. “But that’s something we’re attacking right now to see what our options are going to be in 2026. So we’re going to take it one year at a time right now. The first focus is going to be on 2026 and then 2027 and moving on. So still a lot of work to be done, and I work closely with Coach Smart and Mark Robinson and the league to kind of figure out what is that going to mean for our schedule moving forward.”
Georgia takes on Alabama this week, with the game scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Here are the best games this Saturday:
Clemson at Georgia Tech (+3), Noon ET, ESPN: The Tigers are just 3-point favorites ahead of their first road game. It’s a sign that expectations for Clemson have been way off. With Haynes King back, the Yellow Jackets will want to keep it on the ground.
Georgia at Tennessee (+4), 3:30 p.m., ABC: Has Georgia’s offense been good enough ahead of this pivotal SEC game? Saturday is the day to air it out as Tennessee will be without its top two corners again.
South Florida at Miami (-17.5), 4:30 p.m., The CW: The Bulls are the surprise team so far this season. Can they pull off a third straight upset, or will the ‘Canes handle business?
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Florida at LSU (-7), 7:30 p.m., ABC: This game was going to be the day’s marquee matchup before Florida’s loss to USF. A Florida victory would certainly quiet the idea that Billy Napier is on the hot seat.
Texas A&M at Notre Dame (-6.5), 7:30 p.m., NBC: Aggies QB Marcel Reed has thrown for seven TDs so far and A&M’s offense has racked up 953 total yards. The Irish will surely try to get the ball to their star running backs after a subpar opener.
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