Dangerous heat sticking around across metro Atlanta

Dangerous heat remains in the forecast for all of metro Atlanta and most of north Georgia on Friday.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Ashley Kramlich says a heat advisory is in place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Friday’s heat indices are expected to rise up to 108 degrees today, so some parts of the metro Atlanta area have cooling centers open .

Kramlich says Friday marks 16 days of temperatures above 90 degrees.

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Here are some recommendations to protect yourself from the sun and high temperatures:

• Wear lightweight or moisture-wicking clothing
• Take frequent breaks
• Drink plenty of water
• Plan activities for early morning or the evening

Here are more heat safety tips from the National Weather Service.

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Here’s what you need to know for today’s weather:

• Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Heat Indices between 103°-108°