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The D.C.-area can expect typical July heat and humidity throughout the week, with afternoon heat indexes reaching the mid-90s. There is a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoons and evenings, with potentially more numerous storms expected on Friday and over the weekend. A Code Orange air quality alert is in effect due to lingering fireworks smoke and elevated ozone levels.
A heat advisory has been issued for north Georgia on Saturday, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s and feel like 100°-105° in the afternoon. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is also active for metro Atlanta. Additionally, parts of north Georgia may experience severe weather in the afternoon and evening, with a Level 2 out of 5 risk for far north Georgia and Level 1 out of 5 risk for Atlanta and areas south of Atlanta. The severe weather may bring damaging winds and hail.