DeKalb County weather: Dry Monday with lower humidity

DeKalb residents can expect a break from the rain Monday as dry air also brings in lower humidity, according to WSB-TV meteorologists.

Monday morning temperatures started in the upper 60s as early commuters took to the roads around 5:30 a.m., and the high is expected to reach 90 degrees later today.

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The drier air is credited to Tropical Storm Chris off the east coast, said Channel 2 meteorologist Karen Minton. The storm will stay off the coast and will not be a problem for Georgia, she said.

Keep up with weather changes and traffic updates through the day at AJC.com.

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