It's going to be unbearably hot and sticky this week in Atlanta

Driving the news: NOAA forecasters write in a bulletin that "widespread and daily, record-breaking maximum temperatures into the 90s to low 100s, combined with high humidity, will result in heat indices approaching or exceeding 105-110 in many places."

• They also say overnight lows will be "quite warm," and there could be record-breaking low temperatures that won't bring relief from the heat.

Zoom in: Cities from Minneapolis and Chicago to Nashville and Atlanta will be under extreme heat risk this week, NOAA says.

• The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City forecasts high temperatures in metro Atlanta and across Georgia will reach into the mid- to upper-90s by Wednesday and will hold that pattern for the rest of the week.
• The heat index in Atlanta will reach or exceed 100 degrees every day this week, and some parts of the state will feel like 105 degrees.

How to stay cool: First, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid going outside in the afternoon if you can.

• If you must be outside, wear light-colored and lightweight clothes, drink water, wear a wide-brimmed hat, seek the shade and take plenty of breaks.

• To keep cool while outside, place cold cloths on your skin or spray clothing with water, according to TIME.
• Also: Watch out for signs of heat-related illnesses.
• Check on your neighbors and family members, particularly older adults.

For the pet parents: It's best to walk your dog early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the hottest parts of the day. This can help prevent overheating, as well as the hot pavement from damaging your dog's paws.

Not-so-fun fact: The heat wave baking Europe last week wouldn't be possible without climate change, a World Weather Attribution rapid study found.