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Heat index values of up to 107 are expected Friday ahead of daily showers and thunderstorms, the National Weather Service said.

GEORGIA — For the second consecutive day, a heat advisory has been issued for several Georgia counties Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

The advisory is currently in effect and is set to last until 8 p.m. for the following areas: central, east central north central, northeast, northwest, southeast and west central Georgia.

Heat index values of up to 107 are expected, the weather service said. The northeast mountains are excluded from the advisory, weather officials said.

The advisory was issued for dozens of counties including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Barrow, Clarke, Paulding, Douglas, Oconee, Forsyth, Hall and Cherokee.

"Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," weather officials said in the alert.

As of around noon Friday, the temperature in metro Atlanta was 91 degrees with a high in 94. In Columbus, the temperature was 89 degrees with a high of 96.

Residents should drink plenty of fluids and remain in air-conditioned rooms, weather officials said. People are urged to stay out of the sun and to check on relatives or neighbors.

The weather service offered the following additional heat safety tips:

Take extra precautions when outside.

Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.

Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, schedule frequent rest breaks in

shaded or air conditioned environments.

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911.

In addition to heat, storms are anticipated in north and central Georgia.

The weather service said scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms could roll into portions of Georgia in the afternoon and evening.

Gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall and frequent lightning are possible with the storms.

Then, north Georgia could feel a slight cooling during the weekend; however, the weather service predicted central Georgia could experience "the hottest conditions."

Daily scattered thunderstorms are possible through Thursday, according to the forecast.

"Coverage of storms will generally be maximized during the afternoon and evening hours each day. The risk for severe weather remains low," weather officials said in a hazardous weather outlook.

As of around noon Friday, the National Weather Service predicted the following detailed forecast for metro Atlanta:

This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

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