Heat Advisory in effect for Middle Georgia until Wednesday evening

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oppressive dome of high pressure over the Eastern U.S. will continue to bake the area. A warming temperature trend and increasing dew points through  Tuesday night will push Heat Index values above 100 degrees each afternoon. A Heat Advisory has been issued for much of north and Middle Georgia for Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Trapped moisture under the dome could produce isolated convection this afternoon as models are hinting at the potential. The main concern is any developing storm would be lightning and gusty winds.  For Wednesday, one more day of increased temperatures and heat index values. Expect dew points to remain above normal. A heat advisory has been issued through Wednesday evening as heat index values from 105-109 are expected across North and Central Georgia with the highest values focused on East Central Georgia.