THURSDAY’S WEATHER: Record highs likely again today

Thursday could be another record-setting day for warmth in metro Atlanta.

Wednesday’s high reached 81 degrees in Atlanta, making it the hottest February day on record since record-keeping began in 1878, according to Channel 2 Action News chief meteorologist Brad Nitz. It was also a record high for the date, which was previously 79 degrees in 2018.

“Today’s going to be another very warm — another record-warm day. Could get just as warm as we saw yesterday, just a slightly better chance for some showers,” meteorologist Brian Monahan said.

There will be more cloud cover today, too, and the showers are expected to start developing around noon, but they won’t be widespread.

A cold front is coming in behind the showers, though it won’t bring temperatures down by much. With projected highs in the high 60s and low 70s for Friday and the weekend, temperatures will still be above average for this time of year, Monahan said.