Extreme heat wave covers most of Georgia next week: See where heat index could be 110 degrees

A powerful and prolonged heat wave is blanketing nearly all of Georgia, with Tuesday's temperatures pushing well into the triple digits across much of the state.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), heat index values could be as high as 110 degrees Sunday through Wednesday.

The NWS heat map for Tuesday, July 29, shows nearly every corner of Georgia under extreme heat alerts. Here's more.

Heat in Georgia on Tuesday

Here are the highs for Tuesday around Georgia:

• Savannah: 97 degrees

• Athens: 101 degrees

• Augusta: 101 degrees

• Macon: 101 degrees

• Blue Ridge: 96 degrees

• LaGrange: 98 degrees

Symptoms of heat-related illnesses

• High body temperature

• Hot, red, dry, or damp skin

• Fast, strong pulse

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Confusion

• Heavy sweating

• Cold, pale, and clammy skin

• Fast, weak pulse

• Nausea or vomiting

• Muscle cramps

• Tiredness or weakness

• Fainting (passing out)

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Georgia under extreme heat warning for several days. What to know