The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the Savannah area for Tuesday, warning residents of potentially hazardous heat conditions expected during the afternoon hours.

Temperatures are forecast to rise into the lower 90s, but moderate to high humidity will make it feel significantly hotter. Heat index values are expected to reach between 105 and 109 degrees for a brief period this afternoon.

Will there be a heat advisory in Savannah?

A heat advisory has not yet been issued, but may be activated if heat index values exceed 108 degrees for two hours or more, according to the NWS .

Heat across south Georgia

Here are heat index values across the South:

Waycross: As high as 106

Albany: As high as 103

Statesboro: As high as 105

Macon: As high as 97

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