Atlanta is in the middle of dangerous heat Saturday, and storms might develop later on. WSB-TV said residents face both very high temperatures and the possibility of severe storms. Georgia fans in Athens also felt the heat ahead of the Bulldogs first game of the season.
The Atlanta Police Department still encouraged residents to head outside and check out Dragon Con and the Atlanta Beltline. Officials stopped short of discouraging outdoor plans. They framed the holiday weekend as a time to see what the city has going on.