Heat advisory issued for Dragon Con, Atlanta Black Pride and UGA home opener

The Labor Day weekend will bring plenty of events to metro Atlanta and North Georgia, but the heat will be the biggest weather story before rain chances increase.

• Sep 4

Heat advisory issued for northwest Georgia as Atlanta approaches record high

The CBS News Atlanta NEXT Weather team is tracking a new heat advisory in effect for Northwest Georgia from 1 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday.

• Sep 2

How medications impact your body amid Georgia's high temperatures

Georgia will begin to cool off after this week's heat wave, but healthcare experts still want you to pay attention to your medication while temperatures remain high.

• Aug 21

Heat exhaustion signs to watch for as Atlanta temperatures climb

With high temperatures forecast across metro Atlanta this week, doctors are urging teachers, coaches and parents to watch children closely while they play or practice outdoors.

• Aug 17

Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy

Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.

• Aug 13

Clayton County Schools cancel outdoor activities over heat

The dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity has led Clayton County Public Schools to cancel all outdoor activities for its students.

• Aug 13

Metro Atlanta braces for near-record heat levels this week

The combination of the heat and high humidity levels could make temperatures feel as hot as 105 to 110 degrees in metro Atlanta this week.

• Aug 12

Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.

• Aug 10

Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.

Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.

• Jul 3

Maps show heat dome forecast to scorch major U.S. cities this week

A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.

• Jun 30

Atlanta opening cooling center as heat advisory issued for Georgia

Most of Georgia will be back under a heat advisory on Tuesday as a dangerous heat wave​ continues to scorch parts of the United States.

• Jun 30

Georgia homeowners look for ways to keep energy cost low during summer heat

The hot summer can mean pricier power costs, but experts say there are some easy ways to make your bill lower while staying cool.

• Jun 30

Heat advisory taking effect for most of Georgia at noon on Monday

Most of Georgia, including all of metro Atlanta, will be under a heat advisory from noon through 8 p.m. on Monday.

• Jun 29

Electricity costs expected to hit record this summer, new analysis finds

A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.

• Jun 16

Atlanta firefighters working to keep FIFA Fan Fest visitors safe during the heat

With the FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations continuing in Centennial Olympic Park during the hot weather, firefighters and medics want to make sure that people are keep safe and cool.

• Jun 12

Children treated for heat-related medical emergencies at Atlanta park

High temperatures in Atlanta led to a situation where multiple children had to be treated by medics at a local park on Friday.

• Jun 12

Drought and high temperatures putting pressure on Georgia farmers

The record-breaking temperatures and weeks without rain have Georgia gardeners and farmers worried about their plants and crops.

• Apr 16

Atlanta workers look for ways cool off in possibly record-high temperatures

Atlanta could break records for high temperatures​ this week, which means tough working conditions for those in the metro area whose jobs keep them outside.

• Apr 14