Scattered showers could bring a soggy start Saturday to the weekend, but it won’t be a complete washout. The weekend is filled with events, ranging from football to concerts and beloved Disney characters.
Rain should clear by late Saturday, according to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Karen Minton. Skies will be clearer Sunday, and with less humidity, it should feel more like fall.
The forecast: The weekend should bring an end to recent 80-degree weather. Saturday and Sunday high temperatures should reach only the low 70s before dipping into the upper 50s overnight. Any rain should be gone by Sunday when humidity will be lower, Minton said.
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Weekend traffic: Several metro area road construction projects will continue over the weekend, weather-permitting. In Cobb County, the Canton Road ramp to I-75 southbound will be closed with a detour in place, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Northside Drive at Collier Road in Atlanta will also be closed. Construction delays are also expected from I-20 in the area of MLK Jr. Drive toward Douglas County. On the south side of town expect delays from express lane work on I-75 south from Ga. 138 to Ga. 155 in McDonough.
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Pride festival: The 45th annual Atlanta Pride Festival is expected to bring thousands to town for numerous events, including Sunday's 1 p.m. parade. The parade route will run from McGill Boulevard, to Peachtree Street, to 10th Street and end at Piedmont Park.
BET Awards: Snoop Dogg returns as the host and Drake is the top nominee for the 10th Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which will be held Friday night at the Civic Center. The show will air 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Mickey and friends: Philips Arena will host "Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic" with a show Friday night, three on Saturday and two on Sunday.
Presidential candidate: Republican Donald Trump will be at a rally at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the event starts at 11 a.m.
Football at the Dome: On Saturday, the Georgia State Panthers will host Appalachian State University at 3:30 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons try to extend their record to 6-0 in a 1 p.m. game vs. the Washington Redskins.
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