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Atlanta weather: Hot Monday, low chance of rain

Two-year-old Tre Toole decided to cool off in the Historic Old Fourth Ward Splash Pad in this AJC file photo.
Two-year-old Tre Toole decided to cool off in the Historic Old Fourth Ward Splash Pad in this AJC file photo.
By Becca J G Godwin
Aug 6, 2018

Good news — after a very wet week in Atlanta, not a whole lot of rain is anticipated over the next few days. The chance of rain is forecast at 30 percent Monday and Tuesday.

Here’s what you can expect:

Meteorologist Karen Minton has your Monday morning weather forecast.

Channel 2 meteorologist Karen Minton expects Monday’s high to top out around 92. Toward the end of the week rain chances increase, she said, and temperatures will decrease a few degrees.

» For a detailed forecast, visit The Atlanta Journal-Constitution weather page

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